Material Handling Technician

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is seeking Material Handling Technicians at our Rincon, GA facility to work in a high energy and dynamic organization.

The Material Handling Technician will learn, apply, and teach the equipment theory of operation and the operational processes.

This role will report directly to the assigned shift Performance Coach (PC).

The pay for this position starts at $22.00 per hour.

This position offers opportunities for development within the role and growth with the company.

Our mill operates 24/7 and 365 days per year.

Material Handling Technicians work 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.

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


* Maintain high standards for quality and product safety in accordance with safety rules and regulations


* Ensure that equipment stays in a competitive state through troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs


* Effectively communicate information to the team effectively through a variety of means; verbal, written, electronic, etc.


* Work in an industrial environment with occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions, dirt, chemicals, and loud noise


* Perform repetitive and physically demanding tasks throughout the 12-hr shift


* Operate mobile equipment at heights and/or working at heights

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* At least one (1) year of experience in a manufacturing, industrial, farming, construction, and/or military environment


* Experience working with others or as part of a team


* High School Diploma or GED

What Will Put You Ahead


* Experience with robotics development and troubleshooting


* At least one (1) or more years of experience troubleshooting and repairing equipment


* Experience working ...