Emergency Response Technician

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is currently looking for a is looking for an Emergency Response Technician in New Augusta, MS. The Emergency Response Technician creates value by providing physical security to mill operations and providing maintenance to all Leaf River emergency response and fire suppression equipment and systems. Additionally, this position serves as a primary emergency response personnel (fire, HAZMAT, and security emergencies) and acts as the mill's primary emergency medical care provider.

This position will work a 12-hour rotating shift, 5am-5pm and 5pm-5am (Dupont/Canadian Swing Shift) and the starting pay is $22.95 per hour.

Our Team

With a workforce of approximately 300, Leaf River is in the heart of South Mississippi, just 20 miles from Hattiesburg. For nearly 40 years, the Leaf River team has been on a journey to make the best products possible for customers while doing it in new and innovative ways. Our products include chemical cellulose, custom fibers, and nonwoven materials that are used in products such as diapers, baby wipes and coffee filters. As one of six mills in the GP Cellulose business, Leaf River is a showcase of safety, operational and environmental excellence. To learn more about our Cellulose division, please visit: www.gppackaging.com.

What You Will Do

• Adhere to all mill environmental, health, and safety policies and procedures
• Monitor, inspect, and maintain emergency response equipment
• Conduct security functions such as rounds, audits, and access control
• Document data and complete reports
• Perform fire brigade and HAZMAT duties
• Respond to and mitigate emergency situations which could include fire, HAZMAT, first aid, rope/confined spaces rescue, security, and transport personnel to medical facilities
• Perform rope rescue and confined space rescue
• Conduct instruction and training in areas such as fire, HAZMAT, first aid, and rope/confined spaces rescue

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience as an emergency responder (police officer, firefighter, EMT, etc.)
• Certification with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians OR the ability to get certification within 6 months of hire

What Will Put You Ahead

• Certified instructor for fire, rescue, & HAZMAT training (NFPA 1041)
• Certified in emergency vehicle driving

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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