Product Unit Operator

Product Unit Operator – Georgia Pacific

Location:

Perdue Hill, AL (ARC). Pay: $24.61 per hour.

Georgia Pacific is hiring a Pulp Machine Operator for our Perdue Hill, AL (ARC). The Product Unit Operators create value by safely operating production machines to meet or exceed the mill’s production and quality goals. Work is performed in a sometimes hot, cold, humid, noisy, industrial environment, and around dust, oil, grease, chemicals, and other substances. The position requires 12‑hour rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, with required overtime as needed.

Alabama River Cellulose (ARC) mill is a major economic driver in the region, one of the largest pulp operations in North America, and among the largest employers in Monroe County.

• Operate and troubleshoot the equipment within the scope of operations for the Pulp Machine.
• Progress through multiple skill levels in a timely manner to develop knowledge of all the operating systems in the Pulp Machine.
• Perform equipment cleanup and basic operator maintenance tasks.
• Monitor process variables to maintain efficient Pulp Machine operations and meet department quality, cost, and production goals.
• Work 12‑hour rotating shifts and may be assigned as a member of the Fire and Rescue Team.
• Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing required safety equipment.
• Attend and complete mandatory and ongoing trainings.
• Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, pushing and/or pulling.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Associate degree in Process Operations or Electrical/Instrumentation OR two (2) years or more of experience in a farming, carpentry, construction, warehouse, military, production, or manufacturing environment.
• Experience using a computer, tablet, or smart device.

• Pulp/paper machine experience.
• Experience completing safe work permits (hot work, line breaking) and executing lockout activities (isolation, draining, deenergizing).
• Industrial lift truck certification.
• Electrical or Mechanical Maintenance Experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Process Operations or Engineering.

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Georgia-Pacific is a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products, and more. We operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate daily.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance. Eligibility criteria vary by region.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.

Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Full-time

Job function:
Management and Manufacturing

Industry: Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing