Assistant Machine Operator-Hiring Event

About the role

Georgia-Pacific has openings for Assistant Machine Operators at our mailers facility in Jonestown, PA. We are looking for self-starters with the desire to learn new skills which include reading job tickets, ensuring all components to the job are present and performing quality inspections and tests. This role creates value by collaboratively working with production team members to ensure that a quality product is produced for our customers in a timely manner. The Assistant Machine Operator personnel reinforce the long-term goals of the organization by assisting the lead machine operators and contributing to a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform necessary functions to operate the line with minimal supervision while maintaining facility standards in safety, productivity, waste, housekeeping and quality standards
• Operate the line while the lead operator is assisting other lines or performing other tasks
• Perform minor mechanical repairs and adjustments; operates in line systems with minimal supervision including manual duties such as handpacking
• Conduct makeready/changeover machine setups according to production schedules
• Consistently looks for improvements and efficiencies to reduce waste and increase production within quality standards set
• Scan all material related to the job ticket into Plex at time of use and ensure that scrap is recorded correctly once material has been consumed completely
• Maintain and clean machines and work area as needed

Requirements

• 6+ months experience operating production machinery
• Previous experience in a manufacturing, military, or industrial environment
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and in writing
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance
• Ability to read a tape measure in both standard and metric units of measure
• Rotating 12 hour shifts, with a 7-day break in every 28-day period

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a paper setter, operator, tender, or printing process experience such as offset printing, digital printing, web printing, or corrugating or converting experience, including inspecting quality of printed materials for alignment, registration and print defects
• 1+ years of experience working in a maintenance department
• Experience with the make ready process to prepare equipment for a new job
• Experience trouble shooting machine setup, adjusting machines and solutioning key issues safely
• Experience using a computer, tablet, or smart device

Skills

• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
• Good problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

Benefits

• 401(k) match
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible scheduling with 14 days worked out of 28
• Weekends, holidays, and overtime are all possible on your crew shift
• Competitive pay starting at $26.00 per hour with shift differentials of $1.00 when you work the night shift

Pay

This role will be compensated at $26.00 per hour. 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.

Schedule

This role will perform tasks such as lifting 35 lbs, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, sitting, pushing and/or pulling for up to 12 hours/day in a loud/noisy, and high-volume environment. This role will work rotating 12 hour shifts, with a 7-day break in every 28-day period.