Board Mill Machine Operator

Location(s) Pennington, Alabama Company Georgia-Pacific Career Field Operations & Manufacturing Job Number 163482

Your Job

Our Pennington, AL site is currently seeking candidates who are interested in immediate Production Board Machine Utility opportunities. This role creates value by learning multiple operator functions on our board paper machines. GP employees who think critically, demonstrate initiative, work as a collaborative team member and have a strong focus on safety will find opportunities for long-term growth and fulfillment.  Georgia Pacific offers excellent benefits and competitive wages.  These positions work 12-hour rotating shifts, 6am - 6pm and 6pm - 6am including weekends, holidays and overtime as needed. 

This position pays $19.71 per hour during the training process. Once trained as Board Process Operator (usually within 8 weeks) the rate will immediately increase to $27.83.

Our Team

Naheola Mill located in Pennington, Alabama, is a manufacturing site for the company’s well-known consumer products business, producing a wide range of products for the consumer business, including Angel Soft® bath tissue and Sparkle® paper towels, as well as bleached paperboard used in Dixie® paper cups and plates.  The mill is the largest employer in the community and is engaged in supporting community outreach, workforce development and education.

What You Will Do

• Run products to customer specifications
• Set up orders on machines
• Perform basic preventative maintenance on the machines
• Conduct required quality checks
• Housekeep your work area
• On the job training is provided
• Minimum age requirement is 18

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) 

• High School diploma or GED
• One year or more of manufacturing, industrial, production, or construction experience

What Will Put You Ahead

• One year or more of preventative maintenance experience
• One year or more of forklift or lift truck experience
• Experience working rotating shifts

This role is part of the collective bargaining agreement and the starting pay for this role is set at $19.71 per hour.

Hiring Philosophy

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