Woodyard Operator

Your Job Georgia Pacific is hiring a Woodyard Operator for our Perdue Hill/Alabama River (ARC) facility. The Woodyard Operator position creates value by safely operating and performing preventative maintenance on the equipment, which allows for smooth and successful operations in the woodyard. This position pays $25.34 per hour. The Woodyard Operator will work 12-hour shifts and required overtime as needed. The rotation is 4 days, 7 off, 4 nights, 3 off, 3 days, 1off, 3 nights, and 3 off (5:00 am to 5:00 pm days and 5:00pm to 5:00am nights). Our Team Alabama River Cellulose (ARC) mill has been a major part of the economic lifeblood of the region. Recognized as one of the largest pulp operations in North America, the mill is also considered the largest manufacturer in Monroe County and one of the largest employers in the area. ARC, part of Georgia-Pacific’s Cellulose group. What You Will Do Operate different types of heavy equipment: Loaders, Dozers, Cranes, Stackers, Reclaimers, etc. Monitor chip and bark quality and flow patterns Progress through the appropriate skills level checklist in a timely manner with the goal to advance within the department Perform equipment cleanup and operator basic care including minor maintenance tasks and troubleshooting Perform housekeeping duties throughout the Woodyard area Maintain strict adherence to safety rules & regulations to include wearing required safety equipment Attend and complete mandatory and ongoing trainings Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) High School Diploma or GED Associate degree in Process Operations or Electrical/Instrumentation OR two (2) years of experience in a farming, carpentry, construction, warehouse, military, production, or manufacturing environment Experience using a computer, tablet, or smart device What Will Put You Ahead Industrial lift truck experience/certification Experience with safe work permitting (hot work, line breaking) and executing lockout activities (isolation, draining, deenergizing) Experience handling bulk materials in an industrial/manufacturing environment Experience operating cranes and/or heavy equipment Experience working with industrial conveyor systems Experience performing basic mechanical repairs to equipment 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 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. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu). #J-18808-Ljbffr Georgia-Pacific LLC