Machine Operator

Machine Operator

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is seeking Machine Operators at our Rincon, GA facility to manufacture tissue, towel, and napkins safely and efficiently.

This position offers opportunities for development within your role and future growth within the company. The Machine Operators work a rotating 12-hour shift to include weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

The pay for this position starts at $19 per hour.

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

• Proactively identify hazards and mitigate risk
• Adhere to safety rules and regulations to include wearing safety equipment as well as high standards for quality and product safety
• Operate, troubleshoot, maintain and repair equipment to the desired competitive state
• Flow to the highest value work
• Effectively communicate valuable information to the team using a variety of tools (verbal, written, electronic, etc.)
• Apply knowledge and expertise while building and improving asset strategies
• Operate equipment within operations targets and limits along with providing feedback on improvements
• Evaluate and execute operator basic care (OBC) and lube routes
• Make recommendations on spare parts strategy
• Actively engage in the execution of Zone Ownership and / or equipment PPR's (Primary Person Responsible)
• Working in a sometimes hot, cold, humid, dusty and noisy industrial environment
• Working around dust, oil, grease, chemicals, and other substance
• Performing repetitive and physically demanding tasks throughout the 12-hr shift, to include lifting, pushing / pulling, gripping, reaching, sitting, walking, standing, bending, climbing ladders / stairs
• Working and / or operating mobile equipment at heights

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• At least six (6) months or more of experience in a manufacturing, industrial, farming, construction, and / or military environment
• Experience working with others or as part of a team

What Will Put You Ahead

• Operations experience on converting equipment
• At least one (1) or more years of experience troubleshooting and repairing equipment
• Experience working swing shift or night shift

Our Benefits

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 are 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.