Lead Machine Operator-Hiring Event

Hiring Event Details

When: Wednesday, August 12th from 1pm-5pm or Thursday, August 13th from 8am-12pm

Location: Georgia-Pacific, 122 Bordnersville Rd., Jonestown, PA 17038

Apply now to participate. Walk-ins will be welcomed but waiting times may vary. We encourage all interested individuals to complete your application ahead of the event to avoid the wait and secure your interview time slot. Upon applying, our recruiting team will reach out to schedule a time.

About the Role

Georgia-Pacific has openings for Lead Machine Operators at our mailers facility in Jonestown, PA. We are looking for self-starters with the desire to learn new skills which include serving as the person overseeing the equipment, acting as a leader when the supervisor is out and troubleshooting equipment to decrease downtime. 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 Lead Machine Operator personnel reinforce the long-term goals of the organization by leading the other operators and contributing to a team environment.

What You Will Do

• Perform necessary functions to lead teams on one or more lines with minimal supervision and provide direction to assistant machine operator, utility machine operator, and other team members to maintain facility standards in safety, productivity, waste, housekeeping and quality standards
• Perform minor mechanical repairs and adjustments; operates in line systems with minimal supervision including manual duties such as handpacking
• Perform makeready/changeover machine setups according to production schedules
• Assist in the completion of duties surrounding preventative maintenance tasks
• Consistently look for improvements and efficiencies to reduce waste and increase production within quality standards set
• Recognize and drive safety excellence through promoting employee involvement, ownership, and accountability to proactively recognize unsafe conditions or behaviors
• Ensure that all materials related to the job ticket are scanned into Plex when used and that scrap is recorded correctly once material has been consumed completely
• Perform required quality inspections and tests, while maintaining accurate records of results
• Maintain and clean machines and working area as needed

Basic Qualifications

• 2+ years experience operating production machinery
• Previous lead/leadership experience in a manufacturing, military, or industrial environment
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance
• This role works rotating 12 hour shifts, with a 7-day break in every 28-day period

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ 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
• 2+ 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

Pay & Schedule

Starting wages are $33.50 per hour with shift differentials of $1.00 when you work the night shift. Shifts include: Dupont schedule (rotating 12 hour shifts) 7am-7pm and 7pm-7am. There is days off between your night and day rotations. Work only 14 days out of the month, giving you 13 weeks off in the year. Weekends, holidays, and overtime are all possible on your crew shift. Crew placement will be determined upon need at time of hire.

Benefits

• 401k match
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free Employee Assistance Program

Physical Requirements

• Perform tasks such as lifting up to 35lbs, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, sitting, pushing and/or pulling for up to 12 hours/day in a loud/noisy, and high-volume environment
• Be on your feet for prolonged periods of time and lift 35lbs occasionally