Fuel Puncher - NC Plywood, Boiler Department

Your Job

Join our team at our Building Products facility, in Dudley, NC, as a Fuel Puncher within our Boiler Department.

Salary: Starting pay for this role is $23.00/hr. + based on skill and experience.

Shift: Monday-Friday 7am - 3pm or 11pm-7am

·Opening on both days and nights. Training would occur on days.

Physical Location:
139 Brewington Drive, Dudley NC

Our Team

The Dudley facility is one of Georgia-Pacific’s largest Building Products facilities and it manufactures Plytanium® Plywood, AC and BC, Sidings and Sturd-I-Floor® Plytanium® Plywood which is used in sheathing, roof decking, sub flooring and other specialty applications.

What You Will Do

• Operate mobile equipment within the established manufacturer guidelines.
• Accurately record operating data and field readings.
• Perform routine inspections, preventative, and minor maintenance on department equipment.
• Develop skills in the preparation of wood waste that will produce a blend of material that can be used in the boiler and meet the standards of the operating permit.
• Perform routine moisture analysis on wood fuel related to the permit.
• Monitor conveyor systems and fuel processing equipment and make necessary corrections to ensure compliance and safe operating conditions.
• Report abnormal conditions to supervisor and assist with the implementation of remedial actions.
• Assist with minor equipment repairs within the boiler department.
• Accept ownership of housekeeping assignments.
• Become qualified for all permit requirements. (Safe Work Permits, Lockout/Tagout Permits, Hot work/Fire Watch, Confined Space Entry and Supervisory Level Certifications).
• Perform tasks on elevated platforms and confined space areas.
• Complete operator basic care routes for boiler equipment.
• Participate in all company sponsored training.
• Train and mentor new hires.
• Perform duties safely, efficiently, and independently with minimum supervision.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications):

• Basic computer skills related to Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Mechanical Skill knowledge

What Will Put You Ahead (Preferred Qualifications):

• A minimum of one (1) year experience safely operating heavy equipment, preferably wheel loaders. 
• Basic mechanical knowledge of fuel conveying systems and associated equipment. 

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks including climbing ladders and working at heights or in confined spaces.
• Ability to work in a sawmill environment with dust, noise, heat, and cold conditions.

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Hiring Philosophy

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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 more, Georgia-Pacific is committed to quality and innovation. Our 30,000+ employees across 150+ locations bring products to life while operating one of the largest recycling businesses in the industry.

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