Palletizer Technician

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Georgia-Pacific has an exciting opportunity for a talented Palletizer Technician at our Savannah River Mill in Rincon, GA. The Palletizer Technician will work with a team to ensure the reliability and availability of our Case and Smartbox Palletizers.

Our mill operates 24/7 and 365 days per year. The Palletizer Technician works 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.

Compensation in this role will start at $22 hourly (negotiable based on experience).

The Savannah River Mill (SRM) and its products are a critical part of Georgia‑Pacific’s Consumer Products portfolio, including high‑profile Quilted Northern, Vanity Fair and Sparkle brands and many private‑label products. The mill features five of the largest paper machines in the world and employs more than 950 team members. Located 30 minutes north of Savannah, the mill is in the growing city of Rincon.

• Contribute to a safe environment where the team has no significant incidents involving health and safety.
• Ensure items are scanned and sorted properly through our systems.
• Secure loaded pallets with products for warehouse/shipping using shrink wrap through automated processes.
• Maintain high standards for quality and product safety in accordance with safety rules and regulations.
• Keep equipment in a competitive state through monitoring, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs.
• Effectively communicate information to the team through a variety of means (verbal, written, electronic).
• Work in an industrial environment with occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions, dirt, chemicals, and loud noises.
• Perform repetitive and physically demanding tasks throughout the 12‑hour shift.
• Work a rotating 12‑hour shift, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Operate mobile equipment at heights and/or working at heights.
• Regularly clean and maintain equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Complete all required Operator Basic Care and Quality Checks.

• One (1) or more year(s) of experience in a manufacturing, industrial, farming, construction, and/or military environment.
• Experience working with others as part of a team.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• One (1) or more year(s) of experience troubleshooting and repairing equipment.

• Experience with case palletizers and troubleshooting.
• Experience with robotic palletizers and troubleshooting.
• Experience with case/bundle conveyors and troubleshooting.
• Experience working with electric vehicles or systems.

All Georgia‑Pacific values diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are a Military‑Ready and Second‑Chance employer. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

As a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper‑based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and more, Georgia‑Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. We operate one of the largest recycling businesses and employ more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations.

Our goal is to support employees and families in living fulfilling and healthy lives. Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria are set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy, or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.