Quality Technician

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Georgia-Pacific is currently seeking a Quality Technician for an opportunity within the quality department, supporting Muskogee, OK Operations. The Quality Technician will provide expertise and support to drive continuous improvement, compliance, and quality in Muskogee's transformation into a world class manufacturer and distributor of Tissue, Towel and Napkin.  The individual will perform routine and non-routine in-process testing per specified procedures. The result of the test performed will be reported to STARLIMS and/or operations on shift as needed. Assist with the prevention/control of non-conforming products across various parts of the mill that include Converting, Pulp and Paper. The position will report to the Facility Quality Manager. The pay for the position is $19.00.  The shift is a 12-hour rotating shift, 7:00 am - 7:00 pm and 7:00 pm - 7:00 am to include holidays, weekends and overtime as needed.

Our Team

Located on the Kerr-McClellan Navigational Channel (Arkansas River) on about 640 acres of land, the Muskogee consumer products operation spans across approximately 70 acres (or 2,900,000 square feet) of manufacturing and warehouse space are "under roof" employing approximately 830 employees. We are the second largest employer in the Muskogee, OK area and 45th in the state!

Our non-union facility operates on 12-hour shifts, 7 days per week, 365 days per year; housing 2 of the 13 largest tissue machines in the world and paper machines that produce an average of 900 tons of paper per day. Our finished product consists of a mix of 40% Retail and 60% Commercial.

What You Will Do

Operate and run lab equipment in a safe and effective manner

Finish product and base sheet testing

Conduct sample preparation and document results 

Test, analyze and communicate all test results

Work to help meet and exceed quality expectations

Participate in trials and product commercialization

Collect and send samples

Work in a team environment

Execute new laboratory test methods as required

Perform routine test procedures daily while working in a dynamic role with minimum supervision

Escalating quality exceptions i.e., SIMS and NQS

Maintain SQF/Product Stewardship compliance of instrumentation in various parts of the mill

Customer Supplier Agreement liaison-verifying testing results

Demonstrates the courage to take decisive action to protect product quality and customer safety, including stopping production or placing product on hold when off‑quality conditions are identified

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

High School Diploma or GED

What Will Put You Ahead

Two (2) or more years of experience working in a quality/lab position in a manufacturing, industrial, medical, construction or military environment

Experience supporting Paper Manufacturing operations 

Experience troubleshooting quality issues 

Experience with physical lab testing equipment, bulk testers and rulers 

Experience in a quality role

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 innovate every day - to make everyday products even better.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most.

Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

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. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).

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