Pulp Machine Operator

This is a position assigned to the pulp department.

This position is primarily focused on working with, monitoring, and inspecting our systems.

A Pulp Machine Operator will work a rotating 12-hour shift that includes days, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime hours.

The pay starts at $24 per hour with competitive benefits and no top out range on pay.

Our Savannah River Mill in Rincon, GA began operations in October 1986 and is considered a world-class operation in the industry.

Five of the world’s 12 largest tissue paper machines reside at the facility.

Our operation is designed to produce products primarily from recycled fiber.

We have over 50 converting lines that make the tissue, towel, and napkin products in our retail and away from home markets.

We strive to be a valued member of our community and we’ve built strong partnerships over the years as part of those efforts.

· Educational assistance program

· Infertility support and Adoption/Surrogacy assistance

· Paid time off and Paid Holidays

· Mental Health Coverage and Support for you and your family

· 401k matching + Fixed Contribution Based on years of service.

· Short term and long-term disability

· Legal and Financial advice

· Discounts for being Koch GP Employee

The Mill operates 24/7 and 365 days per year.

Therefore, our mill operates using a 12-hour rotating schedule that includes holidays, weekends, and overtime.

Our rotating schedule allows for a regular 14 days off every 4-week period.

See example below:

DS=Day Shift 6:50 A.M.-7:10 P.M.

NS= Night Shift 6:50 P.M.-7:10 A.M.

O = Off

For example: (Weeks listed Sunday-Saturday)

· Operate equipment to defined standards and product specification targets

· Monitor centerlines and entry into computer control systems

· Daily inspections and sampling from fiber systems checking for brightness, quality, and dirt count

· Troubleshoot and perform maintenance on equipment to optimize production

· Perform basic asset care duties to include routine preventative maintenance and cleaning of the work area

· Work as a team to help meet or exceed production, waste, quality, and safety goals

· Operate and/or work around mobile equipment

· Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, which includes wearing required safety PPE

· Perform tasks such as lifting, climbing, standing, pushing, and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours a day, in a loud/noisy, industrial, high-volume environment

· Experience using a computer, tablet, or smart device

· Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, agricultural, or military environment OR completion of post-high school education in a manufacturing/industrial-centered program

· Experience troubleshooting and repairing manufacturing equipment

· Experience working in a paper/pulp manufacturing environment

· Experience working a rotating shift

· Forklift experience including loading and unloading trailers

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This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions.

Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data.

The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.

If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.