Boiler Operator; Madison, GA

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Georgia-Pacific is now hiring experienced operators for its boiler operations at its plywood mill located in Madison, GA. This role requires a strong maintenance background and ideally operators are not only key members of the boiler team but are crucial contributors to the entire facility. On-the-job training to advance your current boiler knowledge is available, along with the potential to learn various boiler maintenance skills and the operation of heavy equipment.

Work schedule has 4 shifts, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and relief. These are 8 hour shifts. Sometimes working 12 to cover for attendance. All shifts work 7 days, off 2 then work 7 days, off 2, then work 7 days off 3. Work times: 7a-3:30p, 3p-11:30pm, 11pm-7:30p, relief works when the other shifts are off.

The starting pay for this role is $21.00/hr and up based on experience.

• Operate steam boiler equipment within the established guidelines
• Monitor boiler instrumentation and operating equipment and make necessary corrections to ensure compliance and safe operating condition
• Assist with minor repairs and annual inspections
• Operate boiler systems in accordance with environmental permit standards to ensure continuous compliance
• Respond to environmental issues in a timely and responsible manner
• Perform work that requires climbing to and working in elevated areas while in a confined space
• Demonstrate safe work practices and attitude
• Work in a hot, humid, cold, and noisy industrial environment
• Perform physically demanding tasks at times (lifting up to 50 lbs., walking, climbing, working at heights up to 80 feet, etc.)
• Work in a tobacco‑free environment
• Wear necessary Personal Protective Equipment (safety glasses, ear plugs, hard hat, 6  top leather steel toe boots, etc.)
• Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations
• Communicate with leadership to provide updates on boiler system

• Experience working with steam systems, condensate collection systems, and fire protection systems
• Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
• Experience reading and interpreting control gauges and written orders and record boiler information
• Experience operating and regulating boiler equipment for required output
• Knowledge of proper operation and maintenance or high‑pressure steam generation
• Experience trouble‑shooting mechanical issues
• Experience operating heavy equipment (front end loader, bobcat, etc.)

• At least 6 months to 1 year of relevant biomass boiler experience in a manufacturing‑industrial environment

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, 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.

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.