Tissue Paper Machine Operator

Flint Hills Resources; Palatka (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific's Palatka, FL facility is seeking Tissue Paper Machine Operators to learn and advance their knowledge of the paper making process.

The role involves a rotating 12-hour shift, safety training, and opportunities to progress through the training process while supporting a non-climate controlled environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three years or more of work experience.
• Experience using a computer, tablet or smartphone in a work environment.
• Experience troubleshooting equipment in a manufacturing, industrial, farming, automotive, service and/or military environment.

Responsibilities

• Learn and advance knowledge with team members.
• Use a tablet to manage routes and issue safe work permits.
• Take on additional duties as training progresses in paper making.
• Complete safety training including lock out tag out, fall protection, and more.
• Walk or stand for a 12-hour shift; climb stairs; lift to 50 lbs.
• Stoop, push, pull, bend, kneel and squat during shifts.

Skills

Troubleshooting equipment

Tablet/computer usage

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Our Georgia-Pacific facility in Palatka, FL is seeking Tissue Paper Machine Operators. This position is an opportunity for a motivated hard-working individual to learn and advance their knowledge of the paper making process. At Georgia-Pacific we believe in creating a safe work environment where employees feel empowered to complete tasks in a safely manner.

Our Team

Tissue Paper Machine Operators work a rotating 12-hour shift on a schedule which will rotate days, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime hours. Our work environment is non-climate controlled and can be hot, humid and/or cold.

Starting pay rate: $21.82/hour

What You Will Do In Your Role

• Work with team members to learn and advance your knowledge and skills
• Use a tablet to manage Operator Basic Care (OBC) routes and to issue safe work permits
• Take on additional job duties as one progresses through the skilled paper making training process
• Complete safety training that consist of lock out tag out, fall protection, confined space entry, forklift safety certification, and “Save My Life” permitting
• Walk and/or stand the majority of a 12-hour shift
• Climb multiple flights of stairs
• Physically lift to 50lbs
• Stoop, push, pull, bend, kneel, and squat throughout the shift

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• High school diploma or GED
• Three (3) years or more of work experience
• Experience using a computer, tablet or smartphone in a work environment
• Experience troubleshooting equipment in a manufacturing, industrial, farming, automotive, service and/or military environment

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

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 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. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

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