Production Operator - Georgia-Pacific

Are you looking for a challenging and exciting opportunity? Do you enjoy working in a team environment? If that sounds like you, then check out the openings at our Camas Mill! Georgia-Pacific's Mill in Camas, WA is looking for Production Operators that may work in any area of the facility including working on a Paper Machine, working on Converting Machines, or operating Mobile Equipment within our Logistics department. Starting wage is $23.72/hour plus a $1,000 sign-on bonus.

Our Team

Georgia-Pacific's Consumer Products facility in Camas, WA is a non-integrated high-speed manufacturer of commercial paper towel products. Some of the recognized brands produced at the Camas Mill include enMotion® and Pacific Blue Ultra BigFold® towels found nationwide. Founded in 1883, the Georgia-Pacific Camas Mill is a landmark in the Camas area with a team proud to continue the Papermaker legacy. Worldwide, Georgia-Pacific is one of the world's largest manufacturers and distributors of tissue, towel, pulp, paper, toilet and paper towel dispensers, packaging, building products and related chemicals. To learn more about our variety of products visit, www.gp.com .

What You Will Do

• Learn multiple operator functions in order to operate equipment to expected performance levels and standards
• Follow operating procedures to meet product targets and specifications
• Monitor and/or perform data entry into computer control systems
• Troubleshoot equipment to optimize production
• Perform basic asset care duties to include routing preventive maintenance, including lubrication, and cleaning of work area, also assist and perform equipment changeovers
• Work as a team to help meet or exceed production, waste, quality, and safety goals
• Operate and/or work around mobile equipment, such as a forklifts, scissor lifts, trucks, and utility carts
• Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing safety equipment
• Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) to sixteen (16) hours a day
• Work in a sometimes hot, cold, dusty, and noisy industrial environment
• Work around dust, oil, grease, chemicals, and other substances
• Actively contributing to create a safe work environment, internalizing and practicing our guiding principles to create growth and transformation for your career

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Experience using a computer for record-keeping and documentation functions
• Available to work rotating 8-hour shifts to include days, swing, graveyard, weekends, and holidays
• Possession of a valid driver's license

What Will Put You Ahead

• 6 months or more experience working in an industrial, manufacturing, military, construction, production, warehouse, loading/unloading, fishing or logging environment
• Experience in the pulp and paper industry
• Experience with basic mechanical maintenance and/or machine troubleshooting and equipment repair

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.

This role is part of the collective bargaining agreement and the starting pay for this role is set at $23.72 per hour.

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 .

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

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, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional