Converting Technician

Job Overview

Georgia‑Pacific's Consumer Products division is seeking qualified professionals for a Converting Technician position to support the Converting department inside the pulp and paper manufacturing facility located in Muskogee, OK
. The role requires safe and efficient operation of converting production lines, monitoring line performance, adjusting within standard operating procedures, and supporting basic equipment care to maintain reliability. Team members include Converting Performance Leaders, Manufacturing Engineers, Reliability Technicians, and other operators to resolve issues, support daily production goals, and contribute to continuous improvement.

The shift is a 12‑hour rotating shift that includes nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed
. The starting pay is $21.50 per hour.

Located on the Kerr‑McClellan Navigational Channel (Arkansas River) on about 640 acres, the Muskogee Consumer Products operation spans roughly 70 acres (2,900,000 square feet) of manufacturing and warehouse space under roof. The facility employs approximately 830 people and houses 2 of the 13 largest tissue machines in the world, producing an average of 900 tons of paper per day. Products are 40% retail and 60% commercial.

• Operate converting production lines safely and efficiently to meet established production, quality, and waste targets.
• Monitor equipment performance and product quality; make necessary adjustments within standard procedures.
• Perform Operator Basic Care tasks including cleaning, inspection, and lubrication to sustain equipment reliability.
• Identify and report equipment or process issues; assist with basic troubleshooting to minimize downtime.
• Support changeovers, startups, and shutdowns to ensure smooth transitions between products.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area in alignment with housekeeping and 5S expectations.
• Collaborate with team members, maintenance, and leadership to meet daily production goals.
• Operate safely around mobile equipment such as forklifts and clamp trucks as required.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and lockout/tagout (LOTO) requirements.
• Perform physical tasks, including lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, and pulling for extended periods in a loud, industrial environment, including work at heights or in confined spaces.
• Communicate effectively during shift handoffs and team meetings (DDS) to ensure alignment on priorities and risks.

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Minimum one year of experience in a manufacturing, industrial, agricultural, or military environment OR completion of post‑high‑school education in a manufacturing/industrial‑centered program.
• Three or more years of experience operating, repairing, maintaining, and troubleshooting mechanical equipment.
• Three or more years of experience using computerized machinery in a production environment.
• Experience working in a pulp/paper mill or with converting equipment.
• Experience performing preventive maintenance routes in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience using Microsoft Office tools.

Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, additional disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include 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. Please  for additional information. (For Illinois E‑Verify information , aquí, or tu).