Lead Machine Operator

Georgia-Pacific is looking for safety-oriented individuals to join our team asa Lead Machine Operator in Tolleson, AZ
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• $33.00 per hour
• Shift differential is $1.00 per hour between the hours of 7pm and 7am
• You will have the ability to increase your compensation based on skills and contribution to the overall performance of the plant.
• This role is eligible for our Performance Pay program that could offer up to a 6% quarterly bonus.

• This facility works a 5-2-2-5 schedule.
• These are 12 hour shifts working 645am-7pm and 645pm-7am, you will work both shifts on the rotating schedule
• Every 2 weeks you will rotate between working days and nights.
• Only candidates who are able to work this schedule will be considered.
• Tolleson operates on a point-based attendance program.

Georgia-Pacific’s Mailers is a part of the Packaging and Cellulose business, the Mailers business is expanding its product lines, working with key customers to create and launch one or more new products to complement our already thriving recyclable padded mailer business.

• Perform necessary functions to lead teams on one or more lines with minimal supervision and provide direction to assistant machine operator, utility machine operator, and other team members to maintain facility standards in safety, productivity, waste, housekeeping and quality standards
• Perform minor mechanical repairs and adjustments; operates in line systems with minimal supervision including manual duties such as hand packing
• Perform makeready/changeover machine setups according to production schedules
• Assist in the completion of duties surrounding preventative maintenance tasks
• Consistently look for improvements and efficiencies to reduce waste and increase production within quality standards set
• Recognize and drive safety excellence through promoting employee involvement, ownership, and accountability to proactively recognize unsafe conditions or behaviors
• Perform required quality inspections and tests, while maintaining accurate records of results
• Maintain and clean machines and working area as needed

• 2+ years experience operating production machinery
• Previous lead/leadership experience in a manufacturing, military, or industrial environment
• Previous experience in web manufacturing, converting, or other high-volume production operations
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance
• This role works rotating 12 hour shifts, on a 5-2-2-5 schedule

• 3+ years of experience as a paper setter, operator, tender, or printing process experience such as offset printing, digital printing, web printing, or corrugating or converting experience, including inspecting quality of printed materials for alignment, registration and print defects
• 2+ years of experience working in a maintenance department
• Experience with the make ready process to prepare equipment for a new job
• Experience trouble shooting machine setup, adjusting machines and solutioning key issues safely
• Experience using a computer, tablet, or smart device

• This role will perform tasks such as lifting up to 35lbs, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, sitting, pushing and/or pulling for up to 12 hours/day in a loud/noisy, and high-volume environment
• This role will be on your feet for prolonged periods of time and lift 35lbs occasionally

For this role, we anticipate paying $33.00 per hour.

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