Crane Operator - Georgia-Pacific

Georgia-Pacific is hiring a Crane Operator to join the team at our OSB facility in Fordyce, AR. Crane Operators create value by supporting operations in safely and effectively moving wood products to various stages of the production process.

Schedule: It will require working a rotational shift that includes days, evenings, and weekends.

Our Team

Georgia-Pacific in Fordyce, AR manufactures Oriented Strand Board (OSB) structural panels of compressed wood used in housing construction and remodeling. GP employees strive for safety and health excellence while achieving an injury free workplace. To learn more about our Building Products division, visit www.buildgp.com .

Successful employees will have opportunities to advance into new positions as they become available. Georgia-Pacific employees are self-motivated and have a commitment to attendance excellence and punctuality. If this role interests you, we look forward to hearing from you!

What You Will Do

• Safe and efficient operator of Log Yard Cranes on a rail system
• Unload log trucks safely and without damage to equipment
• Keep log supply to mill consistent with production needs.
• Stack in a neat and orderly fashion to maximize storage and minimize losses.
• Ensure proper rotation of logs in storage area.
• Complete daily inspections and checklists
• Maintain a clean and orderly workplace.
• Operate equipment in a way that is safe, productive and minimizes breakdowns.
• Work with maintenance on the portal crane to maximize uptime and operational efficiency.
• Perform routine maintenance on the equipment and making rounds to ensure that the crane is in safe operation condition
• Utilize hand tools, power tools, precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Support as needed additional mill needs as situations arise.
• Work rotating shifts, holidays, weekends, and overtime as necessary.
• Work in a hot, humid, cold, and noisy industrial environment.
• Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, to include safety equipment, i.e.: safety glasses, hearing protection, steel toed boots and other PPE as required by specific jobs.
• Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for at least eight (10) hours a day.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• One (1) year of experience or more working in a manufacturing, military, or industrial environment
• Experience working with computers for record keeping and documentation functions.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Two (2) years of experience or more operating a crane in a lumber or wood products environment.
• Experience performing preventative maintenance schedules (PMS) in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience operating production equipment or large industrial 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.

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.