Production Machine Operator - Georgia-Pacific

This is an Machine Operator position starting at $18.50 per hour($1 shift differential for off shift).

Georgia-Pacific is seeking experienced manufacturing employees for our Machine Operator role in our Dudley, NC Lumber Mill. As a Machine Operator, you operate lumber production equipment on one or more machine centers. The equipment may include automated saws, scanners, bundlers, sorter trimmers as well as associated transfer forklifts & lumber handling equipment.

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!

Our Team

Our Lumber mill in Dudley, NC manufactures dimensional lumber of superior quality to meet the demanding needs of builders.

What You Will Do In Your Role

• Learn to run Lumber equipment until you can run at production levels assigned
• Perform minor repairs to ensure machine reliability and escalate machine maintenance needs appropriately
• Contribute to a team environment by cross training and filling in for other operators during absences
• Work in a non-climate controlled industrial environment, while performing tasks including lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling up to 50lbs for up to twelve (12) hours a day
• Adjust to changing work schedules to meet business demands

The Experience You Will Bring ( Required Qualifications)

• A minimum of 1 year manufacturing experience or have done comparable work in a comparable work environment that includes but is not limited to: farming, agriculture, landscaping, carpentry, mechanical, construction, etc.

What Will Put You Ahead

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience driving and operating a forklift
• Experience using a computer for record-keeping and documentation functions
• Experience working in lumber or wood products

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

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 visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf