Machine Operator- Day Shift Dudley, NC Lumber

Koch • Dudley, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Georgia-Pacific is seeking experienced manufacturing employees for a Machine Operator role at its Dudley, North Carolina lumber mill. The operator works with peers in a manufacturing environment to operate lumber production equipment and meet customer demands. The role develops the skills needed to run dimensional lumber equipment and contributes to facility production goals. The position is on the day shift, working 12-hour shifts from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Pay starts at $22 per hour based on qualifications and experience, with earning potential of $25 per hour once trained.

The work takes place in a non-climate-controlled sawmill environment with exposure to dust, noise, heat, and cold. Physical tasks include lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds, as well as climbing ladders and working at heights or in confined spaces, for shifts of up to 12 hours.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of manufacturing experience, or comparable work experience in an environment such as farming, agriculture, landscaping, carpentry, mechanical work, or construction.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks, including climbing ladders and working at heights or in confined spaces.
• Ability to work in a sawmill environment with dust, noise, heat, and cold conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating and driving a forklift.

Responsibilities

• Operate dimensional lumber production equipment with a team to achieve facility production goals.
• Collaborate with operations, reliability, mechanical, and electrical staff to identify machine-center deficiencies and follow them through to resolution.
• Learn and apply preventative maintenance practices to maintain machine-center reliability.
• Perform physical tasks including lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, and pulling.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed