Quality Technician
 Georgia Pacific | |
life insurance, 401(k)
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 United States, South Carolina, Alcolu | |
 Nov 07, 2024 | |
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Your Job
Georgia-Pacific is seeking a Quality Technician for its Oriented Strand Board (OSB) facility located in Alcolu, SC. This position is responsible for working to maintain quality of the product and meet customer expectations. * Opportunities for Growth: This isn't just a job; it's the beginning of a career. We're seeking individuals who are hungry for growth and advancement opportunities within an organization. * Competitive Pay: starting wage for the position varies based on experience * Shift Information: 12 hour rotating shift * Variable Pay: In addition to base pay, operators may be eligible for variable pay, provided as a monetary bonus, based on performance metrics and production targets. * Competitive Benefits Package: As part of Koch Industries, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401k with company match, and much more. Workers must have a willingness to embrace change, share knowledge with others, treat others with respect and dignity, practice humility, conduct all affairs lawfully and with integrity, while demonstrating a sense of urgency, discipline, accountability, judgment, initiative, and critical thinking skills necessary to create maximum long-term value and realize your full potential and fulfillment in your work. Our Team Our Clarendon OSB facility in Alcolu, SC is one of Georgia-Pacific's newest facilities using some of the most advanced technology to create the specialty brand of Blue Ribbon Oriented Strand Board (OSB). This type of OSB is used for floor, wall, and roof sheathing in residential and light commercial construction applications. For additional information about how OSB is made watch this educational video; [1] The Making of Georgia-Pacific Oriented Strand Board (OSB) - YouTube Opportunities to advance are available as you acquire the skills needed for other keys roles in the facility. Georgia-Pacific employees in the Finishing Department are self-motivated and requires the ability to work with a team to achieve production and quality goals. To learn more about our Building Products division, please visit [2] www.buildgp.com. What You Will Do * Preform daily quality control tests as outlined by Georgia-Pacific standards and American Plywood Association (APA) specifications including but not limited to: surface inspections, thickness tolerance checks, verification of flake geometry and flake moisture content, cross-panel density, internal bonding, parallel and perpendicular * Work with the Team Leader to resolve quality and/or production problems * Communicate effectively and respectfully with other team members * Lead a production team as back-up Team Leader * Load and unload various raw material * Monitor system performance to meet targets * Compose technical material including letters, reports, and proposals * Learn and comply with environmental guidelines, policies, and permit requirements * Adhere to all plant health, safety, and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) * One year or more of experience working as a Quality Technician in an industrial manufacturing environment * One year or more experience using Microsoft Software Applications What Will Put You Ahead * Experience leading a manufacturing team to meet desired goals and outputs * Experience with Statistical Process Control * Bachelor's Degree in Wood Science, Sustainable Biomaterials, Engineering, Technical or related science field * Basic mechanical knowledge * Experience working knowledge of APA performance standards and polices for structural-use panels, production methods, tests and reporting procedures for quality control from receipt of raw materials to shipment of the finished product * Experience working in a lumber or wood-products environment 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 [3] 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 [4] 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, and educational 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: [5] http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf [6] [7] References Visible links 1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mn6--oXEHC4 2. http://www.buildgp.com/ 3. https://jobs.kochcareers.com/pages/culture 4. https://www.kochind.com/about/business-philosophy 5. http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf 6. http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf 7. http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf | |