Tissue Paper Machine Operator

Your Job

Our Georgia-Pacific facility in Neenah, Wisconsin is seeking a Tissue Paper Machine Operator. This position is an opportunity for a motivated hard-working individual to learn and advance their knowledge of the paper making process. At Georgia-Pacific we believe in creating a safe work environment where employees feel empowered to complete tasks in a safely manner.

Paper Machine Operators work 4-day 10-hour schedule (5:30am to 3:30pm), Monday through Thursday, with the opportunity for overtime due to deadlines, special projects and other concerns. Our work environment is hot, humid, with some level of noise and dust.

Our Team

Our Neenah Technical Center® is the central site for research, development, and lab services for Georgia-Pacific North American Consumer Products division. The research and development areas include commercial and retail towels, tissues, napkins and dispensers, Dixie® products and process development. Our team plays an instrumental role in delivering quality products to our customers, and distinguishing Georgia Pacific from its competitors.

What You Will Do

• Perform responsibilities with pulp-handling, chemical application and paper-roll handling
• Operate paper machine within operational targets and limits based on paper trial specifications
• Troubleshoot equipment to optimize run time and trial learnings
• Provide feedback to the team on improvement ideas using KPI tools
• Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations related LOTO, machine guarding, spill and fire protection.
• Maintain high standards of quality and product safety, by following GMP's.
• Communicate/Collaborate effectively with team members and various departments

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• 1 or more years of experience in machine operation in a manufacturing environment
• Experience troubleshooting, diagnosing and repairing mechanical/industrial equipment
• Experience utilizing applications including Excel, Word, Outlook
• High School Diploma or GED

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience in tissue and towel papermaking
• Experience in a beater room
• Experience working with and handing chemicals
• Forklift Operation experience

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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.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf

We are entrepreneurs who innovate daily and collaborate cross-functionally to design products and execute projects that create value for our consumers, customers, communities, and company. We value lifelong learners who want to contribute and grow with us.