Tissue Paper Machine Operator

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Our Georgia‑Pacific facility in Palatka, FL is seeking Tissue Paper Machine Operators. 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.

Tissue Paper Machine Operators work a rotating 12‑hour shift on a schedule that will rotate days, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime hours. Our work environment is non‑climate controlled and can be hot, humid and/or cold.

• Participate in department cleaning
• Work with team members to learn and advance your knowledge and skills
• Use a tablet to manage Operator Basic Care (OBC) routes and to issue safe work permits
• Take on additional job duties as one progresses through the skilled paper making training process
• Complete safety training that consist of lock out tag out, fall protection, confined space entry, forklift safety certification, and "Save My Life" permitting
• Walk and/or stand the majority of a 12‑hour shift
• Climb multiple flights of stairs
• Physically lift to 50lbs
• Stoop, push, pull, bend, kneel, and squat throughout the shift

• High school diploma or GED
• Three (3) years or more of work experience
• Experience using a computer, tablet or smartphone in a work environment
• Experience troubleshooting equipment in a manufacturing, industrial, farming, automotive, service and/or military environment

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.

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 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 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: