BARKO OPERATOR - KNUCKLEBOOM LOADER

Description

Barko Operator (Knuckleboom Loader)

Night Shift Position

Rate of Pay - $23.50 with $1.50 shift differential for working nights

Georgia Pacific Corrigan has an immediate need for Barko Operators (Knuckleboom) in our Plywood Manufacturing facility. Our operators play a vital role in the productivity of our mill, ensuring that our equipment is running properly and producing a quality product. Come be a part of a winning team.

Our Team
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

What You Will Do

• Safely operate Barko (knuckleboom loaders)
• Perform preventative, predictive, and proactive maintenance procedures, troubleshooting, and servicing of equipment to improve reliability, limit downtime, and make repairs as necessary
• Maintain equipment fluids – hydraulic, oil, diesel and have responsibility for greasing equipment.
• Load and unload trucks and placing logs in storage and supplying logs to the mill.
• Maintain proper rotation of logs.
• Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing all required safety equipment

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• One (1) or more years of experience  Barko Operator (i.e. Knuckleboom loader, small crane, etc.)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while monitoring several areas simultaneously
• Ability to perform preventative maintenance
• Must be willing and able to work any shift
• Must be willing and able to perform such tasks as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours a day

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience operating a knuckle boom loader
• Current forklift or other heavy equipment operator’s certificate
• Experience troubleshooting equipment
• One (1) or more years of experience working in a manufacturing or industrial 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 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, 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: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf