Dunnage Machine; Riser Operator- Savannah, GA

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Georgia-Pacific Gypsum is seeking a motivated and safety-oriented individual to join our team as a Dunnage Machine (Riser) Operator at our Savannah, Georgia facility. This position is responsible for operating and maintaining dunnage-making equipment to produce materials used to stack and secure products during shipping and storage. This role ensures efficient machine operation, consistent material quality, and a safe work environment.

Shift: Nights

Pay: $27.00/hr

The Savannah Gypsum facility employs approximately 200 individuals in support of Georgia‑Pacific’s mission as one of the nation’s leading gypsum board manufacturers. Georgia‑Pacific’s building products business consistently ranks among the top suppliers of building materials to large warehouse retailers and building material dealers. Our employees strive for safety and health excellence while achieving an injury‑free workplace. To learn more about our Building Products division, visit

Operate dunnage‑making machinery in alignment with standard operating procedures. Load units using a forklift and monitor machine performance throughout operation. Adjust machine settings based on production requirements and packaging specifications. Inspect finished dunnage for accuracy, quality, and consistency. Perform routine cleaning and basic preventative maintenance on machinery. Troubleshoot minor mechanical issues and elevate larger concerns to maintenance or supervision. Follow all safety rules and procedures, including proper use of PPE.

Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area. Collaborate with production, warehouse, and shipping teams to meet daily production goals. Perform tasks such as lifting (typically up to 25‑50 lbs.), walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to eight hours a day in a loud and noisy, high‑volume environment. Work in an industrial setting that is hot, humid, and noisy;

manage dust, grease, oil, and other chemical substances. This is a non‑climate‑controlled facility, meaning temperatures can be very high in the summer and cold in the winter.

• Experience in manufacturing, agriculture, warehouse or military environment or completion of a post‑high‑school education in manufacturing/industrial.
• Experience operating a forklift.

Experience operating industrial or packaging machinery.

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