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Production Operator

Georgia Pacific
life insurance, 401(k)
United States, South Carolina, Alcolu
Nov 07, 2024
Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is seeking Production Operators for its Oriented Strand Board (OSB) facility located in Alcolu, SC. This position is responsible for operating equipment to produce and maintain quality of the product and meet customer expectations. Production Operators may work in various departments within the mill - including Dryer & Energy, Press, and Finishing.

* 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 is $19.50 per hour
* 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
* Operate manufacturing equipment to produce and maintain quality of the product and meet customer expectations
* Work in team-based environment
* Communicate effectively and respectfully with other team members
* Learn new tasks (including functions in control cab, control room, and ground support) and become proficient in performing these tasks
* Operate Control Room panels, displays and graphics to maintain operations according to parameters
* Monitor system performance to meet targets
* Provide ground support for production area
* Maintain safe and clean working environment, using variety of equipment, including air hoses, shovels, rakes, saws, and other tools
* Learn and comply with environmental guidelines, policies, and permit requirements
* Adhere to all plant health, safety, and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures
* Operate mobile equipment to include a front-end loader, sweeper, and forklift

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Two years' or more of experience working in an industrial manufacturing environment
* Two years' or more of machine operation experience
* Experience operating mobile equipment
* Experience using a computer for basic record-keeping and documentation functions

What Will Put You Ahead
* Forklift Certification
* 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
References

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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
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