Boiler Operator

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is now hiring new members for its boiler operations at its plywood mill located in Emporia, VA .

Our boiler operators are not only key members of the boiler team but are crucial contributors to the entire facility.

On-the-job training to advance your current boiler knowledge is available, along with the potential to learn various boiler maintenance skills and the operation of heavy equipment.

Th e starting rate of pay for this role is $25.20.

Shift: Our employees work up to 12- hours shifts following a 2-2-3 schedule.

Nights 6:30 pm -7am.

Our Team

Georgia-Pacific in Emporia, VA manufactures pine plywood panels and siding that are ideal for residential and light commercial construction.

GP employees strive for safety and health excellence while achieving an injury free workplace.

To learn more about our Building Products division, visit www.buildgp.com.

What You Will Do



* Operate steam boiler equipment within the established guidelines


* Monitor boiler instrumentation and operating equipment and make necessary corrections to ensure compliance and safe operating conditions


* Assist with minor repairs and annual inspections


* Operate boiler systems in accordance with environmental permit standards to ensure continuous compliance


* Respond to environmental issues in a timely and responsible manner


* Perform work that requires climbing to and working in elevated areas while in a confined space


* Demonstrate safe work practices and attitude to include but not limited to: Obtain all safe work permit requirements ; Prevent unsafe conditions and behaviors

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Experience working with boilers in a manufacturing environment


* Experience working with steam systems, condensate collection systems, and fire protection systems


* Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook

What Will Put You Ahead



* 2 + years of manufacturing-industrial boiler experience


* Experience operating heavy equipment

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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.

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Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds.

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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 much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evol...