Pulp Machine Operator

Georgia Pacific; Rincon (GA); On-site; USD 26,139 - 37,229; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Educational assistance program

Infertility support and Adoption/Surro

Paid time off and Paid Holidays

Mental Health Coverage and Support for

401k matching + Fixed Contribution

Short term and long-term disability

Legal and Financial advice

Discounts for being Koch GP Employee

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific’s Savannah River Mill in Rincon, GA is seeking a Tech II-Fiber in a 12-hour rotating shift that includes days, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime. The role monitors and inspects fiber systems, participates in daily maintenance, and supports production targets while upholding strict safety standards.

Compensation starts at $23 per hour with competitive benefits and a broad benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement matching, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Experience using a computer, tablet, or smart device.
• Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, agricultural, or military environment OR completion of post‑high school education in a manufacturing/industrial‑centered program.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment to defined standards and product specification targets.
• Monitor centerlines and entry into computer control systems.
• Daily inspections and sampling from fiber systems checking for brightness, quality, and dirt count.
• Troubleshoot and perform maintenance on equipment to optimize production.
• Perform basic asset care duties to include routine preventative maintenance and cleaning of the work area.
• Work as a team to help meet or exceed production, waste, quality, and safety goals.
• Operate and/or work around mobile equipment.
• Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, which includes wearing required safety PPE.
• Perform tasks such as lifting, climbing, standing, pushing, and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours a day, in a loud/noisy, industrial, high-volume environment.

Skills

Computer literacy

Industrial environment familiarity

Education

Post-high school manufacturing program

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Your Job

This is a position assigned to the pulp department. This position is primarily focused on working with, monitoring, and inspecting our systems. A Tech II-Fiber will work a rotating 12-hour shift that includes days, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime hours.

The pay starts at $23 per hour with competitive benefits and no top out range on pay.

Our Team

Our Savannah River Mill in Rincon, GA began operations in October 1986 and is considered a world‑class operation in the industry. Five of the world’s 12 largest tissue paper machines reside at the facility. Our operation is designed to produce products primarily from recycled fiber. We have over 50 converting lines that make the tissue, towel, and napkin products in our retail and away from home markets. We strive to be a valued member of our community and we've built strong partnerships over the years as part of those efforts.

Benefits Overview

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Educational assistance program
• Infertility support and Adoption/Surrogacy assistance
• Paid time off and Paid Holidays
• Mental Health Coverage and Support for you and your family
• 401k matching + Fixed Contribution Based On years of service.
• Short term and long-term disability
• Legal and Financial advice
• Discounts for being Koch GP Employee

Schedule

The Mill operates 24/7 and 365 days per year. Therefore, our mill operates using a 12-hour rotating schedule that includes holidays, weekends, and overtime. Our rotating schedule allows for a regular 14 days off every 4-week period. See example below:

DS = Day Shift 6:50 A.M.-7:10 P.M.

NS = Night Shift 6:50 P.M.-7:10 A.M.

O = Off

For example: (Weeks listed Sunday-Saturday)

WK 1: DS,DS,DS,DS,O,O,O

WK 2: O,O,O,O, NS,NS,NS

WK 3: NS, O,O,O, DS,DS,DS

WK 4: O, NS,NS,NS, O,O,O

What You Will Do

• Operate equipment to defined standards and product specification targets
• Monitor centerlines and entry into computer control systems
• Daily inspections and sampling from fiber systems checking for brightness, quality, and dirt count
• Troubleshoot and perform maintenance on equipment to optimize production
• Perform basic asset care duties to include routine preventative maintenance and cleaning of the work area
• Work as a team to help meet or exceed production, waste, quality, and safety goals
• Operate and/or work around mobile equipment
• Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, which includes wearing required safety PPE
• Perform tasks such as lifting, climbing, standing, pushing, and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours a day, in a loud/noisy, industrial, high-volume environment

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience using a computer, tablet, or smart device
• Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, agricultural, or military environment OR completion of post‑high school education in a manufacturing/industrial‑centered program

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience troubleshooting and repairing manufacturing equipment
• Experience working in a paper/pulp manufacturing environment
• Experience working a rotating shift
• Forklift experience including loading and unloading trailers

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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