Woodyard Operator

Georgia Pacific is hiring a Woodyard Operator for our Perdue Hill/Alabama River (ARC) facility. The Woodyard Operator position creates value by safely operating and performing preventative maintenance on the equipment, which allows for smooth and successful operations in the woodyard.

The Woodyard Operator will work twelve (12) hour rotating shifts, with required overtime as needed, which may include weekends and holidays. The rotation is 4 days, 7 off, 4 nights, 3 off, 3 days, 1 off, 3 nights, and 3 off (5:00 am to 5:00 pm days and 5:00 pm to 5:00 am nights). This position pays $24.61 per hour.

• Operate different types of heavy equipment:
  Loaders, Dozers, Cranes, Stackers, Reclaimers, etc.
• Monitor chip and bark quality and flow patterns
• Progress through the appropriate skills level checklist in a timely manner with the goal to advance within the department
• Perform equipment cleanup and operator basic care including minor maintenance tasks and troubleshooting
• Perform housekeeping duties throughout the Woodyard area
• Maintain strict adherence to safety rules & regulations to include wearing required safety equipment
• Attend and complete mandatory and ongoing trainings

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

• Experience with safe work permitting (hot work, line breaking) and executing lockout activities (isolation, draining, deenergizing)
• Experience handling bulk materials in an industrial/manufacturing environment
• Experience operating cranes and/or heavy equipment
• Experience working with industrial conveyor systems
• Experience performing basic mechanical repairs to equipment

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, 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.

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