Woodyard Operator

Georgia-Pacific LLC; Perdue Hill (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid vacation/time off

Retirement

Educational assistance

Infertility assistance

Paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific LLC is hiring a Woodyard Operator for our Perdue Hill/Alabama River (ARC) facility. The role involves safely operating and performing preventative maintenance on equipment to keep the woodyard running smoothly. The position pays $24.61 per hour and requires 12-hour shifts with overtime as needed.

The rotation includes multiple 24-hour blocks across days and nights. The Woodyard Operator will contribute to safety, quality, and efficiency by monitoring materials, performing routine

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in Process Operations or Electrical/Instrumentation OR two years of related work experience.
• Experience using a computer, tablet, or smart device.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment such as Loaders, Dozers, Cranes, Stackers, Reclaimers.
• Monitor chip and bark quality and flow patterns.
• Progress through skills level checklist with goal to advance within department.
• Perform basic maintenance tasks and troubleshooting on equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness and housekeeping in the Woodyard area.
• Strictly follow safety rules and wear required PPE.
• Attend and complete mandatory trainings.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree or 2 years experience in manufacturing related field

Experience using a computer/tablet/smart device

Tools

Computer

Tablet

Smart device

Job description

Your Job

Georgia Pacific is hiring a Woodyard Operator for our Perdue Hill/Alabama River (ARC) facility. The Woodyard Operator position creates value by safely operating and performing preventative maintenance on the equipment, which allows for smooth and successful operations in the woodyard. This position pays $24.61 per hour. The Woodyard Operator will work 12-hour shifts and required overtime as needed. The rotation is 4 days, 7 off, 4 nights, 3 off, 3 days, 1 off, 3 nights, and 3 off (5:00 am to 5:00 pm days and 5:00pm to 5:00am nights).

Our Team

Alabama River Cellulose (ARC) mill has been a major part of the economic lifeblood of the region. Recognized as one of the largest pulp operations in North America, the mill is also considered the largest manufacturer in Monroe County and one of the largest employers in the area. ARC, part of Georgia-Pacific’s Cellulose group.

What You Will Do

• Operate different types of heavy equipment: Loaders, Dozers, Cranes, Stackers, Reclaimers, etc.


• Monitor chip and bark quality and flow patterns


• Progress through the appropriate skills level checklist in a timely manner with the goal to advance within the department


• Perform equipment cleanup and operator basic care including minor maintenance tasks and troubleshooting


• Perform housekeeping duties throughout the Woodyard area


• Maintain strict adherence to safety rules & regulations to include wearing required safety equipment


• Attend and complete mandatory and ongoing trainings

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• High School Diploma or GED


• Associate degree in Process Operations or Electrical/Instrumentation OR two (2) years of experience in a farming, carpentry, construction, warehouse, military, production, or manufacturing environment


• Experience using a computer, tablet, or smart device

What Will Put You Ahead

• Industrial lift truck experience/certification


• Experience with safe work permitting (hot work, line breaking) and executing lockout activities (isolation, draining, deenergizing)


• Experience handling bulk materials in an industrial/manufacturing environment


• Experience operating cranes and/or heavy equipment


• Experience working with industrial conveyor systems


• Experience performing basic mechanical repairs to equipment

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

• Medical


• Dental


• Vision


• Flexible spending and health savings accounts


• Life insurance


• ADD


• Disability


• Retirement


• Paid vacation/time off


• Educational assistance


• Infertility assistance


• Paid parental leave


• Adoption assistance

Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.