Paper General Technician

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is seeking Paper General Technicians at our Rincon, GA facility to manufacture tissue, towel, and napkins safely and efficiently. This position offers opportunities for development within the role and growth with the company. 

Our mill operates 24/7 and 365 days per year. Paper General Technicianswork a 12-hour rotating schedule that includes holidays, weekends, and overtime. Our rotating schedule allows for a regular 14 days off every 4-week period. The work is performed in an environment that is sometimes hot, cold, dusty, and noisy. And requires individuals to work around dust, oil, grease, chemicals, and other substances. The pay for this position starts at$25 per hour.

Our Team

Our Savannah River Mill in Rincon, GA began operations in October 1986 and is considered a world-class operation in the industry. Five of the world’s 12 largest tissue paper machines reside at the facility. Our operation is designed to produce products primarily from recycled fiber. We have over 50 converting lines that make the tissue, towel, and napkin products in our retail and away from home markets. We work to create mutual benefit and remove barriers to opportunity for our employees, customers, and communities.

In addition to a standard benefits package, we also offer the following:

• Educational assistance
• Infertility support and Adoption/Surrogacy assistance
• Paid time off and double-time and holiday pay offered for holidays
• Mental Health coverage and support for you and your family
• Discount eligibility at a variety of retailers, and for a variety of services, travel opportunities, etc., as a Koch/GP employee

What You Will Do

• Operating equipment at or above defined targets and product specification standards
• Troubleshooting minor machine malfunctions and making machine adjustments
• Executing entry-level maintenance on equipment; lubrication and basic predictive maintenance rounds
• Assisting mechanics, and technicians with equipment repairs and changeovers
• Performing general housekeeping duties
• Performing product testing and quality control
• Operating mobile equipment and overhead cranes
• Providing raw material supplies and other miscellaneous items as requested by team
• Working at heights and/or in confined spaces
• Maintaining strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing safety equipment

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• A minimum of one (1) year operating equipment in a manufacturing, industrial, agricultural, or military environment
• High School diploma or GED

What Will Put You Ahead

• A minimum of two (2) years of experience operating production equipment in a manufacturing environment
• Experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing manufacturing equipment

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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. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).