Lead Machine Operator

Position

Lead Machine Operator – Tolleson, AZ

• $32.00 per hour
• Shift differential is $1.00 per hour for hours between 7:00 PM and 7:00 AM
• Potential for performance‑based bonus up to 6% quarterly

• 5‑2‑2‑5 schedule with 12‑hour shifts (6:45 AM–7:00 PM and 6:45 PM–7:00 AM)
• Rotating between day and night shifts every two weeks
• Candidates must be able to work this schedule and a point‑based attendance program

Georgia‑Pacific’s Mailers division is part of the Packaging and Cellulose business, expanding product lines and launching new recyclable padded mailer products.

• Lead teams on one or more lines with minimal supervision, providing direction to assistant, utility, and other machine operators
• Maintain facility standards in safety, productivity, waste reduction, housekeeping, and quality
• Perform minor mechanical repairs, adjustments, and handpacking duties
• Execute make‑ready and changeover machine setups according to production schedules
• Assist with preventative maintenance tasks
• Continuously seek improvements and efficiencies to reduce waste and increase production while meeting quality standards
• Promote safety excellence and employee ownership of safe practices
• Scan job‑ticket materials into Plex and record scrap accurately
• Conduct required quality inspections and maintain accurate test records
• Maintain and clean machines and the working area as needed

• 2+ years of experience operating production machinery
• Previous lead or leadership experience in a manufacturing, military, or industrial environment
• Experience in web or continuous manufacturing
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including design, use, repair, and maintenance
• Ability to work rotating 12‑hour shifts on a 5‑2‑2‑5 schedule

• 3+ years of experience as a paper setter, operator, tender, or in printing processes (offset, digital, web, coropgrating, or converting)
• 2+ years of experience working in a maintenance department
• Experience with make‑ready processes and troubleshooting machine setups
• Proficiency with computers, tablets, or smart devices

• Frequent lifting up to 35 lbs, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, sitting, pushing, and/or pulling for up to 12 hours/day in a loud/noisy, high‑volume environment
• Prolonged periods on feet and occasional lifting of 35 lbs

Medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, disability and retirement plans, paid vacation/time off, and educational assistance. Additional benefits such as infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance may be available depending on location and eligibility.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. All offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E‑Verify. Additional information