Machine Operator

Overview

Georgia-Pacific is looking for safety-oriented individuals to join our team as Machine Operator in Milford, NJ.

• $23.50 per hour
• 2nd shift differential is $1.50 per hour / 3rd shift differential is $2.00 per hour
• You will have the ability to increase your compensation based on skills and contribution to the overall performance of the plant.
• This role is eligible for our Performance Pay program that could offer up to a 6% quarterly bonus.

• Currently hiring for 2nd and 3rd shift
• Only candidates who are available to work these shifts will be considered.
• This may include overtime, holidays, and weekends.
• Orientation will be on 1st shift (7am-3pm), and you will be assigned your permanent shift approximately 30 days later.
• Milford operates on a point based attendance program.

• 1st shift:
  Monday – Friday 7am-3pm; weekends and overtime as needed
• 2nd shift:
  Monday – Friday 3pm-11pm; weekends and overtime as needed
• 3rd shift:
  Monday – Friday 11pm-7am; weekends and overtime as needed

Machine Operators play an integral part in maintaining the success of the plant by providing coverage and support for various machine centers throughout the plant. Machine Operators will find opportunities to move into positions with increased responsibility. Georgia Pacific is one of the nation’s leading corrugated box manufacturers. To learn more about our Corrugated Division, visit:

We are located directly across the Delaware River from Riegelsville, PA, in a picturesque countryside. We are just 20 minutes from Easton, PA; 20 minutes from Phillipsburg, NJ; 20 minutes from Quakertown, PA; 25 minutes from Bethlehem, PA; and 30 minutes from Doylestown, PA.

• Operate equipment to defined standards and product specification targets
• Monitor and/or entry into computer control systems
• Troubleshoot equipment to optimize production
• Perform basic asset care duties to include routine preventative maintenance and cleaning of work area
• Work as a team to help meet or exceed production, waste, quality, and safety goals
• Operate and/or work around mobile equipment

• 6+ months experience operating production machinery
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance

• Experience using a computer, tablet, or smart device
• One (1) year or more experience working in a manufacturing and/or industrial environment
• Experience working in the corrugated packaging industry

• Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, to include wearing safety equipment
• 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, and industrial, high-volume environment

For this role, we anticipate paying $23.50 per hour. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

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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 innovate every…