Woodyard Operator

Flint Hills Resources; Perdue Hill (AL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific is hiring a Woodyard Operator for the Perdue Hill/Alabama River (ARC) facility in Alabama. The role focuses on safely operating and performing preventive maintenance on woodyard equipment to ensure smooth operations.

The position pays $25.34 per hour and requires working 12-hour shifts with overtime as needed. The rotation is 4 days on / 7 off, 4 nights / 3 off, 3 days / 1 off, 3 nights / 3 off, with days 5:00 am–5:00 pm and nights 5:00 pm–5:00 am.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in Process Operations or Electrical/Instrumentation, or 2 years of related work experience.
• Experience using a computer, tablet, or smart device.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment including loaders, dozers, cranes, stackers, and reclaimers.
• Monitor chip and bark quality and flow patterns.
• Advance within the department by completing skills level checklists.
• Perform equipment cleaning, basic maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Maintain area housekeeping and safety compliance in the Woodyard area.
• Attend mandatory trainings and safety meetings.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety compliance

Computer literacy

Education

Associate degree or 2+ years related experience

Job description

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 $25.34 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, 1off, 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 to 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

• 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

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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.

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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.

• 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

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