Machine Operator

Your Job

Join us for an Interview Day, Thursday, June 12, at our Savannah River Mill facility in Rincon, GA. We will be hiring individuals that are ready to take the next step in their career, as Machine Operators! Our Operators play a vital role in the safe and efficient manufacturing of quality tissue, towel, and napkins.

This is not a job fair - it is an opportunity for qualified candidates to interview with us and explore the exciting career opportunities we offer! Walk-ins will not be accepted, and interview time slots are limited, so apply today to be considered!

These roles work a rotating 12-hour shift that includes weekends, holidays, and overtime, as necessary. The work environment can be challenging, with hot, humid, cold, dusty, and noisy conditions, and may include exposure to dust, oil, grease, chemicals, and other substances.

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. We have over 50 lines that support our tissue, towel, and napkin products for our retail and away from home markets. Our operation is designed to produce products primarily from recycled fiber. We work to create mutual benefit and remove barriers to opportunity for our employees, customers, and communities.

In addition to a standard benefits package, we also offer the following:

• Educational assistance
• Infertility support and Adoption/Surrogacy assistance
• Paid time off and double-time and holiday pay offered for holidays
• Mental Health coverage and support for you and your family
• Discount eligibility at a variety of retailers, and for a variety of services, travel opportunities, etc., as a Koch/GP employee

What You Will Do

• Identify hazards and mitigate risks
• Operate mobile equipment and overhead cranes
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair mobile equipment to achieve the desired competitive state
• Prioritize the highest value work
• Operate equipment within operational targets and limits, applying knowledge and expertise to build and improve asset strategies
• Evaluate and execute operator basic care (OBC) and lubrication routes, this includes but is not limited to troubleshooting minor machine malfunctions and making machine adjustments
• Make recommendations on spare parts strategy
• Provide raw material supplies and other miscellaneous items as requested by team
• Assist mechanics and technicians with equipment repairs and changeovers
• Perform repetitive and physically demanding tasks such as lifting, pushing/pulling, gripping, reaching, sitting, standing, walking, bending, climbing ladders/stairs, and working at heights or in confined spaces, for extended periods of time

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Six (6) months or more of experience in a manufacturing, industrial, farming, construction, and/or military environment
• Experience working as part of a team
• High School Diploma or GED

What Will Put You Ahead

• Pulp and/or Paper industry experience
• One (1) or more years of experience operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing manufacturing equipment
• Experience working swing shift or night shift
• Experience operating a forklift

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

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, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).