Production Operator - Service Crew

Georgia-Pacific’s Containerboard division in Big Island, VA produces the paper used to make boxes. Half of the production is made from 100% recycle fiber and the other half uses about 25% recycle fiber. In 2015, a $50 million upgrade enabled the production of a higher return product. The mill employs approximately 330 people.

Responsibilities

• Perform operator care duties and minor maintenance tasks to include but not limited to lubrication duties
• Work throughout the mill to safely meet production and quality goals
• Learn multiple operator functions in power and recovery, shipping and receiving, and paper machine areas
• Perform detailed housekeeping to keep machinery functioning properly and to maintain the appearance of the plant
• Perform physically demanding tasks that include but are not limited to: using a shovel, rake and water hose
• Operate mobile equipment
• Participate in company safety initiatives
• Work any shift, including holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed
• Work in a hot, humid, cold, and noisy industrial environment
• Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, and/or pulling for at least 8 hours a day

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• One (1) year or more of experience or education/training in a farming, carpentry, construction, warehouse, military, production, manufacturing or physical labor environment
• Experience using a computer for email, internet, and other computer applications

Qualifications (Preferred)

• At least two (2) years of manufacturing or industrial experience
• Six (6) months or more of experience with mobile equipment such as forklifts, clamp trucks, or skid steers, or similar
• Two (2) year technical degree or higher
• Leadership experience in a manufacturing environment

Schedule

Production Operators work a 12-hour rotational shift schedule, working both days (6am to 6pm) and nights (6pm to 6am), with as little as 48 hours between day and night shifts. This position requires working holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed.

Pay

Starting pay is $24.57/hour with a +$1.08 shift differential for nights. Includes potential to earn quarterly bonuses and overtime.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Healthcare
• 401k
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Life insurance
• ADD and disability coverage
• Educational assistance
• May include infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance