Tissue Paper Machine Operator

Your Job

Our Georgia-Pacific facility in Neenah, Wisconsin is seeking a Tissue Paper Machine Operator. This position is an opportunity for a motivated hard-working individual to learn and advance their knowledge of the paper making process. At Georgia-Pacific we believe in creating a safe work environment where employees feel empowered to complete tasks in a safely manner.

Paper Machine Operators work 4-day 10-hour schedule (5:30am to 3:30pm), Monday through Thursday, with the opportunity for overtime due to deadlines, special projects and other concerns.  Our work environment is hot, humid, with some level of noise and dust.

Our Team

Our Neenah Technical Center® is the central site for research, development, and lab services for Georgia-Pacific North American Consumer Products division. The research and development areas include commercial and retail towels, tissues, napkins and dispensers, Dixie® products and process development. Our team plays an instrumental role in delivering quality products to our customers, and distinguishing Georgia Pacific from its competitors.

What You Will Do

• Perform responsibilities with pulp-handling, chemical application and paper-roll handling
• Operate paper machine within operational targets and limits based on paper trial specifications
• Troubleshoot equipment to optimize run time and trial learnings
• Provide feedback to the team on improvement ideas using KPI tools
• Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations related LOTO, machine guarding, spill and fire protection.
• Maintain high standards of quality and product safety, by following GMP’s.
• Communicate/Collaborate effectively with team members and various departments

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• 1 or more years of experience in machine operation in a manufacturing environment
• Experience troubleshooting, diagnosing and repairing mechanical/industrial equipment
• Experience utilizing applications including Excel, Word, Outlook
• High School Diploma or GED

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience in tissue and towel papermaking
• Experience in a beater room
• Experience working with and handing chemicals
• Forklift Operation experience

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