Woodyard Operator

Your Job

Georgia Pacific is hiring a Woodyard Operator for our Perdue Hill/Alabama River (ARC) facility.

The Woodyard Operator position creates value by safely operating and performing preventative maintenance on the equipment, which allows for smooth and successful operations in the woodyard.

The Woodyard Operator will work twelve (12) hour rotating shifts and required overtime as needed, which may include weekends and holidays.

The rotation is 4 days, 7 off, 4 nights, 3 off, 3 days, 1 off, 3 nights, and 3 off (5:00 am to 5:00 pm days and 5:00 pm to 5:00 am nights) This position pays $24.61 per hour.

Our Team

Alabama River Cellulose (ARC) mill has been a major part of the economic lifeblood of the region.

Recognized as one of the largest pulp operations in North America, the mill is also considered the largest manufacturer in Monroe County and one of the largest employers in the area.

ARC, part of Georgia-Pacific's Cellulose group.

What You Will Do


* Operate different types of heavy equipment: Loaders, Dozers, Cranes, Stackers, Reclaimers, etc.


* Monitor chip and bark quality and flow patterns


* Progress through the appropriate skills level checklist in a timely manner with the goal to advance within the department


* Perform equipment cleanup and operator basic care including minor maintenance tasks and troubleshooting


* Perform housekeeping duties throughout the Woodyard area


* Maintain strict adherence to safety rules & regulations to include wearing required safety equipment


* Attend and complete to attend and complete mandatory and ongoing trainings

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* High School Diploma or GED


* Associate degree in Process Operations or Electrical/Instrumentation OR two (2) years of experience in a farming, carpentry, construction, warehouse, military, production, or manufacturing environment


* Experience using a computer, tablet, or smart device

What Will Put You Ahead


* Industrial lift truck experience/certification


* Experience with safe work permitting (hot work, line breaking) and executing lockout activities (isolation, draining, deenergizing)


* Experience handling bulk materials in an industrial/manufacturing environment


* Experience operating cranes and/or heavy equipment


* Experience working with industrial conveyor systems


* Experience performing basic mechanical repairs to equipment

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