Production Operator - Service Crew

Georgia Pacific; Big Island (VA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Quarterly bonuses

Healthcare and 401k

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific’s Big Island containerboard mill in Virginia is seeking Production Operators (Service Crew) to safely operate machines and meet production and quality goals on a 12-hour rotating shift. These team members will work days and nights, with overtime as needed, and contribute to a high-performance workflow in a multi-area mill environment.

Starting pay is $24.57/hour with a $1.08 night differential, plus paid time off, potential quarterly bonuses, healthcare, a 401k plan, and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year of experience in farming, carpentry, construction, warehouse, military, production or manufacturing.
• Experience using a computer for email, internet and basic applications.

Responsibilities

• Perform operator care duties and basic maintenance tasks.
• Safely operate machines to meet production and quality goals.
• Learn multiple operator functions across mill areas.
• Maintain housekeeping to keep machinery and plant area clean.
• Work in a hot, humid, and noisy industrial environment.
• Operate mobile equipment and participate in safety initiatives.

Skills

Computer skills

Industrial experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two year technical degree or higher

Tools

Forklifts

Clamp trucks

Skid steers

Job description

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific ‘s Containerboard division is currently seeking a talented Production Operators (Service Crew) to join our

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific ’s Containerboard division is currently seeking a talented Production Operators (Service Crew) to join our Big Island, Virginia team. These team members create value by safely operating machines to meet and exceed the plant’s production and quality goals. Candidates who acquire the knowledge and skills to be successful in this position will have exciting opportunities for advancement.

Our Team

GP's Big Island, VA containerboard mill produces the paper used to make boxes. Half of the production is made from 100% recycle fiber and the other half uses about 25% recycle fiber. In 2015, a $50 million upgrade enabled the production of a higher return product. The mill employs approximately 330 people. To learn more about Georgia-Pacific’s packaging business please visit: www.gppackaging.com and view the video How Paper Is Made!

Production Operators work a 12 hour rotational shift schedule, and will work both days (6am to 6pm) and nights (6pm to 6am), with as little as 48 hours between days and night shift. Production Operators work holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed.

This position's starting pay is $24.57/hour (with +$1.08 shift differential for nights) and includes paid time off, potential to earn quarterly bonuses, overtime, healthcare, 401k, and additional benefits!

What You Will Do

• Perform operator care duties and minor maintenance tasks to include but not limited to lubrication duties
• Work throughout the mill to safely meet production and quality goals
• Learn multiple operator functions in power and recovery, shipping and receiving, and paper machine areas
• Perform detailed housekeeping to keep machinery functioning properly and to maintain the appearance of the plant
• Perform physically demanding tasks that include but are not limited to; using a shovel, rake and water hose
• Operate mobile equipment
• Participate in company safety initiatives
• Work any shift, including holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed
• Work in a hot, humid, cold, and noisy industrial environment
• Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, and/or pulling for at least 8 hours a day

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• High School Diploma or GED
• One (1) year or more of experience or education/training in a farming, carpentry, construction, warehouse, military, production, manufacturing or physical labor environment
• Experience using a computer for email, internet, and other computer applications

What Will Put You Ahead

• At least two (2) years of manufacturing or industrial experience
• Six (6) months or more of experience with mobile equipment such as forklifts, clamp trucks, or skid steers, or similar
• Two (2) year technical degree or higher
• Leadership experience in a manufacturing environment

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day –to make everyday products even better. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf