Assistant Machine Operator

Koch•Mcdonough, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Georgia-Pacific is looking for safety-oriented individuals to join our team as an Assistant Machine Operator in McDonough, GA! This role is eligible for our Performance Pay program that could offer up to a 6% quarterly bonus. This facility works a Dupont schedule (rotating 12-hour shifts). You will work both shifts on a rotating basis, which are 6:45 am-7 pm and 6:45 pm-7 am. There are days off between your night and day rotations. McDonough operates on a point-based attendance program. Georgia-Pacific’s Mailers is a part of the Packaging and Cellulose business, the Mailers business is expanding its product lines, working with key customers to create and launch one or more new products to complement our already thriving recyclable padded mailer business.

Requirements

1+ years’ experience operating production machinery
Previous experience in a manufacturing, military, or industrial environment
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance
This role works rotating 12 hours shifts, with a 7-day break in every 28-day period

Nice To Haves

2+ years of experience as a paper setter, operator, tender, or printing process experience such as offset printing, digital printing, web printing, or corrugating or converting experience, including inspecting quality of printed materials for alignment, registration and print defects
1+ years of experience working in a maintenance department
Experience with the make ready process to prepare equipment for a new job
Experience trouble shooting machine setup, adjusting machines and solutioning key issues safely
Experience using a computer, tablet, or smart device
Ability to read a tape measure in both standard and metric units of measure

Responsibilities

Perform necessary functions to operate the line with minimal supervision while maintaining facility standards in safety, productivity, waste, housekeeping and quality standards
Operate the line while the lead operator is assisting other lines or performing other tasks
Perform minor mechanical repairs and adjustments; operates in line systems with minimal supervision including manual duties such as handpacking
Perform makeready/changeover machine setups according to production schedules
Consistently looks for improvements and efficiencies to reduce waste and increase production within quality standards set
Drive safety excellence through promoting employee involvement and ownership
Scan all material related to the job ticket into Plex at time of use and ensure that scrap is recorded correctly once material has been consumed completely
Maintain and clean machines and work area as needed