Machine Operator (Packerland)

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific's Packerland location is seeking motivated Machine Operators who are detail-oriented and excel in a team environment.

The role offers swing-shift opportunities on a 2-2-3 schedule, allowing you to work only half the month, enjoy a three-day weekend every other weekend, and have weekdays off for personal matters.

Machine Operators alternate between two weeks on day shifts and two weeks on night shifts.

Overtime is not mandatory, so your workdays are predictable, though the schedule does include days, nights, weekends, holidays, and possible overtime.

The starting rate of pay ranges from $23-25/HR and will be determined based on experience and knowledge - plus a $3.00/hour shift premium for night shifts between 6:30 PM and 6:30 AM.

Additional Benefits to consider:


* Full benefits package that begins the first of the month following the start date


* 80 hours of vacation prorated for the first year


* 11 Paid Holidays each calendar year


* Retention Bonus


* Annual bonus potential


* Opportunities to advance based on capability, not seniority


* Work in a progressive, safety-conscious work environment


* Overtime opportunities


* And so much more!

Our Team

The Packerland team is a close-knit group of manufacturing employees who work as one team, striving to achieve our vision of safely delivering high-quality products, on on-time, and at a competitive cost.

What You Will Do


* Operate equipment to defined standards and product specification targets


* Monitor and/or enter into computer control systems


* Troubleshoot equipment to optimize production


* Inspect products to ensure quality standards are met


* Perform basic asset care duties including routine preventative maintenance and cleaning of the work area


* Work as a team to help meet or exceed production, waste, quality, and safety goals


* Operate and/or work around mobile equipment


* Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing safety equipment


* Attend your regular scheduled shift without violations including tardiness which at times will include participating in meetings and training sessions as required


* Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours a day, in a loud/noisy, industrial, non-temperature controlled, high-volume environment


* We follow SQF standards, so jewelry is not allowed to be worn on the production floor.

Anyone in this role must be willing to remove all jewelry during their scheduled shift

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Experience using a computer, tablet, and smartphone


* Speak, read, and write English

What Will Put You Ahead


* Experience in manufacturing, industrial, military, farming, OR construction


* Experience troubleshooting and repairing manufacturing equipment


* Experience working in a paper manufacturing...