Wet End Operator

Wet End Operator

Georgia-Pacific is now hiring a Wet End Operator to join our Corrugated facility in West Chester, OH!

Salary & Vacation:

• $26.50 per hour + $2 shift differential
• Employees are eligible after 90 days of service to receive 2 weeks of paid vacation, annually

Shifts:

• 2nd Shift = 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
• Candidates must be flexible and available to work overtime, holidays, and weekends as needed

Physical Location:

9048 Port Union Rialto Rd, West Chester Township, OH 45069

Our team creates value by safely assisting with the production of corrugated boxes for our valued customers.

Adhere to all plant guidelines, policies, and procedures related to safety and environmental health

Operate the single facer, double backer, roll stands, and splicers efficiently while minimizing unplanned downtime

Ensure appropriate paper is loaded and run according to specifications to minimize overruns and waste

Work toward achieving targets for wet end waste, lineal footage, and uptime

Read and follow KIWI lineups and order changes, and communicate feedback or concerns to the knife operator or relevant team members

Make necessary machine adjustments in coordination with the team to maintain efficient operation

Perform and assist with flute changes on the wet end, helping reduce downtime during transitions

Maintain cleanliness of single facers, corrugating rolls, and the double backer as part of routine operations.

Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, to include wearing safety equipment

Perform tasks such as lifting up to 50lbs, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours a day, in a loud/noisy, and industrial, high-volume environment

Minimum of 2 years of experience operating industrial equipment (e.g., corrugator, converting equipment, or similar machinery)

Experience reading and following production orders, specifications, or machine lineups

Experience performing basic math calculations and measurements in a production setting (e.g., using a tape measure, calculating dimensions)

Experience operating corrugators or wet end systems in a corrugated manufacturing facility

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.

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

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