Pulp Dryer Operator - 12-Hour Shifts, Growth Path

Georgia-Pacific; New Augusta (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific, New Augusta, MS facility, is hiring Pulp Dryer Technicians (Dryer Operations Technician). The role safely operates production machines to meet mill production and quality goals; shift is 12-hour rotating (weekends/holidays may apply), starting pay is $28.28 per hour.

You will operate and troubleshoot the Pulp Dryer, progress through skill levels, perform basic maintenance, monitor process variables, and follow safety rules.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year in industrial/manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Word, Outlook and Excel for data entry or document creation.
• Associates degree or technical degree in relevant fields.

Responsibilities

• Operate and troubleshoot the equipment within the scope of operations for the Pulp Dryer.
• Progress through multiple skill levels to develop knowledge of all operating systems in the Pulp Dryer.
• Perform equipment cleanup and basic maintenance tasks.
• Monitor process variables to maintain efficient Pulp Dryer operations and meet goals.
• Work twelve-hour rotating shifts and participate in Fire and Rescue Team if assigned.
• Maintain adherence to safety rules and wear required safety equipment.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Data entry

Pulp/paper machinery

Education

Associates degree in Process Operations or Electrical/Instrumentation

Two-year technical degree/certification in manufacturing technology or industrial manufacturing

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Georgia-Pacific, New Augusta, MS facility, is hiring Pulp Dryer Technicians (Dryer Operations Technician). The role safely operates production machines to meet mill production and quality goals; shift is 12-hour rotating (weekends/holidays may apply), starting pay is $28.28 per hour.

You will operate and troubleshoot the Pulp Dryer, progress through skill levels, perform basic maintenance, monitor process variables, and follow safety rules.