Your Job
As a Calcine Operator, you will be responsible for using hand tools (i.e., blowers, shovels, brooms) to clean up debris in and around machines to ensure a safe work environment for all employees. You will also operate front end loaders and utilize HMI screens to monitor and control equipment. Operators work in an industrial environment that is hot, humid, and noisy and work around 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.
The hourly rate for this position is $24.00/hour and will operate on rotating shifts that include weekends, holidays, and overtime.
Our Team
Georgia-Pacific is now hiring a Calcine Operator in our Gypsum plant in Sweetwater, Texas. If you want to be a part of a team that works safely, produces a quality product, and provides ongoing learning opportunities, this may be the job for you!
What You Will Do
*Work in the mill/calcine operating machinery to expected performance levels
*Complete daily documented pre-shift work area inspections and initiate corrections as needed
*Collaborate with the team to help meet or exceed production, waste, and quality goals
*Ensure that machines are set up properly and performing optimally
*Troubleshoot and make adjustments to equipment as needed
*Perform various basic asset care duties and routine preventative maintenance on equipment
*Clean work area throughout assigned shifts to ensure an orderly and safe environment
*Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing safety equipment
*Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, and/or pulling for at least eight (12) hours a day
*Lift up to 50 lbs
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
*Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, agricultural, or military environment OR completion of post high school education in a manufacturing/industrial centered program
What will Put You Ahead
*Experience identifying, analyzing, and troubleshooting quality issues
*Experience operating or moving heavy equipment
*Experience troubleshooting equipment issues
*Work experience in an MSHA regulated environment
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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.
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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
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf