Your Job
Georgia-Pacific has an opening for a Chip Mill Operator at our chip mill in Palatka, Florida. Our mill processes pine into chips that are used in the paper-making process. Operators play a vital role in the productivity of our mill. They ensure that our equipment is running properly in order to meet our customer's needs. As part of a small team, your contribution is critical to the success of the whole operation. Your fellow operators will be dependent on you so that the team can meet its goals. If you enjoy working in a team setting with the opportunity to work on machines and mobile equipment, this may be the job for you!
Shift: 8-hour rotating shift Monday - Friday: 6am - 2pm, 2pm - 10pm. Can also be 12hr shift: 6am - 6pm and 6pm - 6am.
Starting pay for this role is $23.95.
Our Team
The Wood & Fiber Supply organization is key to ensuring that GP's 80+ mills maintain a constant flow of logs, wood fiber, and chips.
What You Will Do
- Ensure safe operation of production equipment, (e.g., chipper) and mobile equipment, (e.g., forklifts, loaders, and cranes)
- Support the safety goals of the facility by ensuring a hazard-free work area
- Troubleshoot issues with equipment and make repairs as necessary
- Work with other operators to meet the quality and production goals of the mill
- Work shift work, holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed
- Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, to include wearing safety equipment
- Work in a hot, humid, cold, and noisy industrial environment
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- 6 months or more experience working with hand tools, operating production equipment, and/or working with machines
- Experience using computers and tablets (e.g., creating/sending emails and creating documents)
What Will Put You Ahead
- One or more years of experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Experience operating heavy equipment in a manufacturing or production environment
- Current forklift or other heavy equipment operator's certificate
- Experience in a wood products manufacturing environment
- Experience troubleshooting equipment
- Experience with fabrication and welding
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
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.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
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