Chip Mill Operator

Our Team

Georgia-Pacific has an opening for a Chip Mill Operator at our chip mill in Palatka, Florida.

Our mill processes pine into chips that are used in the paper-making process.

Operators play a vital role in the productivity of our mill.

They ensure that our equipment is running properly in order to meet our customer's needs.

As part of a small team, your contribution is critical to the success of the whole operation.

Your fellow operators will be dependent on you so that the team can meet its goals.

If you enjoy working in a team setting with the opportunity to work on machines and mobile equipment, this may be the job for you!

Shift: 8-hour rotating shift Monday - Friday: 6am - 2pm, 2pm - 10pm.

Starting pay for this role is $23.95.

Our Team

The Wood & Fiber Supply organization is key to ensuring that GP's 80+ mills maintain a constant flow of logs, wood fiber, and chips.

What You Will Do



* Ensure safe operation of production equipment, (e.g., chipper) and mobile equipment, (e.g., forklifts, loaders, and cranes)


* Support the safety goals of the facility by ensuring a hazard-free work area


* Troubleshoot issues with equipment and make repairs as necessary


* Work with other operators to meet the quality and production goals of the mill


* Work shift work, holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed


* Work variable start times


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


* Work in a hot, humid, cold, and noisy industrial environment


* Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours a day

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)



* Six (6) months of experience working with hand tools, operating production equipment, and/or working with machines


* Experience using computers and tablets (e.g., creating/sending emails and creating documents)

What Will Put You Ahead



* One (1) year of experience working within a manufacturing or industrial environment


* One (1) year of experience operating heavy equipment


* Current forklift or other heavy equipment operator's certificate


* Experience in a wood products manufacturing environment


* Experience troubleshooting equipment


* Experience with fabrication and welding

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 i...