Production/Mobile Operator

Description

Georgia-Pacific is now hiring Production/Mobile Operators in our lumber mill in Fayette, AL. This entry-level position offers a starting pay of $16.50/hr and also opportunities to advance as new skills are acquired and openings occur.  As a Production/Mobile Operator, you will be responsible for using hand tools (i.e. blowers, shovels, pitch forks, brooms) to clean up debris in and around machines to ensure a safe work environment for all employees. You will also support machine operators and learn to operate lumber production equipment, including automated saws, scanners, banders, and associated transfer & handling equipment. This is a non-climate controlled mill, meaning temperatures can be very high in the summer, and cold in the winter.

If you want to be a part of a team that works safely, produces a quality product, and provides ongoing learning opportunities, this may be the job for you!

What you will do in your role.

• Adhering to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Performing housekeeping functions to aid in keeping machinery functioning properly, to reduce hazards and maintain the appearance of the plant. 
• Performing minor repairs to ensure machine reliability and escalate machine maintenance needs appropriately.
• On time ready to work.
• Contributing to a team environment by cross training and filling in for other operators as needed. 

The Experience You Will Bring.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED 
• At least 1  or more years of previous manufacturing experience
• Willing and able to pull and lift up to 50lbs 
• Willing to work in a hot, cold, dusty, noisy industrial environment 
• Willing and able to work any shift, holidays, weekends and overtime as needed 
• Willing and able to perform tasks including lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours a day 
• Willing to work Rotating Shift Schedule working both day and night shift 
• Willing and able to maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, to include wearing safety equipment, i.e.: safety glasses, hearing protection, steel-toed boots and other PPE as required by specific jobs 

Preferred Qualifications

• Mechanical experience troubleshooting manufacturing equipment
• Experience in lumber or wood products 
• Experience troubleshooting equipment in a manufacturing environment

Salary and benefits commensurate with experience.
Equal Opportunity Employer. 
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: www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf
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