Production Operator

Your Job Start a new career with Georgia-Pacific, one of the world's leading manufacturers of Building Products and Consumer Products. We are hiring for Production Operators at our Oriented Strand Board (OSB) facility located in Alcolu, SC. We offer a starting competitive wage of $19.50 per hour, and our team members work a 12- hour rotating shift that includes daytime, evening, weekend and holiday hours, and overtime as needed. Production Operators may work in various departments throughout the facility, from the log yard to the finishing department. Successful Production Operators are self-motivated, demonstrate initiative and use critical thinking skills to achieve production and quality goals. Advancement opportunities are available as individuals acquire the skills needed for other key roles. 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. To learn more about our Building Products division, please visit We offer our employees the following:

• 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.

What You Will Do

• Work collaboratively and respectfully in a team environment to achieve production and safety goals
• Clean equipment and work area regularly to ensure readiness and safety using a variety of equipment, including air hoses, shovels, rakes, saws, and other tools
• Operate mobile equipment to include a front-end loader, sweeper, and forklift
• Embrace change and optimize potential by learning new tasks, including but not limited to: control cab and control room and ground support functions
• Operate Control Room panels, displays, and graphics to maintain operations according to parameters
• Monitor system performance to meet targets
• Adhere to all plant health, safety, and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures which includes but is not limited to wearing required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Employees may be assigned to various departments throughout the facility. Following is a list of physical and environmental demands for these departments:

• Work at heights up to 130 feet
• Work in a hot, humid, dusty, and cold environment
• Perform work in an outdoor environment, exposing one to the elements
• Perform tasks such as lifting up to 40 lbs., walking, stooping, standing, repetitively pushing and/or pulling up to 12 hours per day
• Climb stairs (3 stairs and up to 8 flights) throughout 12-hour shift

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience working in a manufacturing, industrial, agricultural, landscaping, and/or military environment OR completion of post high school education in a manufacturing/industrial centered program
• Experience working as part of a team
• Experience using a computer, tablet and/or smartphone

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience working in a wood processing facility
• Experience using hand tools, including but not limited to; wrenches, ratchets, hammers and/or screwdrivers
• Experience working swing shift or night shift
• Experience operating, repairing, maintaining, and troubleshooting mechanical equipment
• Experience using computerized machinery in a production environment
• Forklift experience

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, 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, 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, aqui, or tu).