Chip Quality Technician

Georgia-Pacific's Wood and Fiber Supply (W&FS) organization ensures that the company's mills maintain a constant flow of logs, wood fiber and chips to sustain its tissue, packaging, paper and building products manufacturing operations .

W&FS operates in some 15 U.S.

states, and sources its wood from private lands owned by industrial, institutional, or individual landowners.

We are seeking a Chip Quality Technician for the Big Island Mill in Big Island, VA.

The Chip Quality Lab Tech will perform a variety of quality and moisture content analysis ranging from chip product sampling and testing to instrument cleaning & calibration.

Chip Quality Tech will also provide feedback to customers and suppliers via written, verbal and face to face communication regarding product quality.

What You Will Do



* Maintaining a high level of safety awareness


* Collecting data on wood chip & bark samples


* Entering & maintaining the Rader data systems (chip classification machine)


* Maintaining the Rader Classifier by routine cleanings and maintenance


* Identifying quality non-conformance and notifying the Area Manager


* Interface with customers and suppliers to continually improve product quality

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)



* At least a 2-year technical Degree in Forestry or at least 4 years of forestry related experience


* Valid Driver's License for local travel

What Will Put You Ahead



* Forestry Internship experience or experience in a manufacturing or plant setting


* Bachelor's Degree or higher in Forestry or Related Field


* Experience with process improvement


* Experience testing for quality

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