Dryer Operations Technician

Your Job

Are you a self-motivated individual who is eager to learn and grow your career? If so, we may have just the opportunity for you! Our Georgia-Pacific, New Augusta, MS facility is currently hiring Pulp Dryer Technicians. Our Dryer Operations Technician create value by safely operating production machines to meet or exceed the mill's production and quality goals. This position will typically work a 12-hour rotating shift which may include weekends and holidays. The starting rate is $27.46 per hour.

Our Team

For 35 years, the Leaf River team has been on a journey to make the best products possible for customers while doing it in new and innovative ways. Our products include chemical cellulose, custom fibers, and nonwoven materials that are used in products such as diapers, baby wipes and coffee filters. As one of six mills in the GP Cellulose business, Leaf River is a showcase of safety, operational and environmental excellence. To learn more about our Cellulose division, please visit: www.gppackaging.com

What You Will Do In Your Role

• Operate and troubleshoot the equipment within the scope of operations for the Pulp Dryer
• Progress through multiple skill levels in a timely manner to develop knowledge of all the operating systems in the Pulp Dryer
• Perform equipment cleanup and operator basic care to include minor maintenance tasks
• Monitor process variables to maintain efficient Pulp Dryer operations and meet department quality, cost, and production goals
• Work twelve (12) hour rotating shifts and will be a member of Fire and Rescue Team if assigned
• Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations to include wearing required safety equipment

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment (includes oilfield experience)
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel for data entry or document creation

What Will Put You Ahead

• Associates degree in Process Operations or Electrical/Instrumentation
• Two-year technical degree/certification in manufacturing technology or industrial manufacturing
• Experience with pulp/paper machine
• Experience with completing safe work permits (hot work, line breaking) and executing lockout activities (isolation, draining, deenergizing)
• Industrial lift truck certification
• Experience in Electrical or Mechanical Maintenance

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. 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.

Hiring Philosophy

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.

Who We Are

As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better.

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 Benefits

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 Opportunities