Your Job
Georgia-Pacific is seeking Paper Machine Technicians 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 Paper Machine Technicians work a rotating 12-hour shift to include weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed. The pay for this position starts at $23 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
- Operating equipment at or above defined targets and product specification standards
- Troubleshooting minor machine malfunctions and making machine adjustments
- Executing entry-level maintenance on equipment (lubrication and basic predictive maintenance rounds)
- Assisting mechanics, and technicians with equipment repairs and changeovers
- Performing general housekeeping duties
- Performing product testing and quality control
- Operating mobile equipment and overhead cranes
- Responsible for raw material supplies and other misc. items requested by team
- Lift and pull up to 50 lbs
- Work at heights and/or in confined spaces
- Perform tasks such as lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, standing, and climbing for at least twelve (12) hours a day
- Work a rotating twelve (12) hour shift, weekends, holidays, and overtime
- Work in a sometimes hot, cold, dusty, and noisy industrial environment
- Work around dust, oil, grease, chemicals, and other substances
- Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing safety equipment
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- A minimum of one (1) year operating equipment in a manufacturing, industrial, agricultural, or military environment
- High School diploma or GED equivalent
What Will Put You Ahead
- Two (2) years’ experience operating production equipment in a manufacturing environment
- Experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing manufacturing equipment
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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 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 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