Tugboat Mate

Tugboat Mate

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is seeking safety-oriented individuals to join our team as a Tugboat Mate at our Wauna, OR facility.

Tugboat mates create value by safely working on and around tugboats on the Columbia River.

In this role you will work as a mate and a captain depending on schedule.

Starting wage when working as a Tugboat Mate is $42.56/hour.

When working as a Captain the wage is $50/hour.

Thiswill help to advance your career and compensation possibilities.

Our Team

Georgia-Pacific's Consumer Products facility in Wauna/Clatskanie, Oregon is a high-speed manufacturer of a variety of tissue and paper products.

Some of the recognized brands include: Brawny, Angel Soft, Vanity Fair and Sparkle.

Georgia-Pacific is one of the world's leading manufacturers of tissue, including bath tissue, paper towels, facial tissue, and napkins.

To learn more about our variety of products visit, www.gp.com .

What You Will Do

• Perform Captain duties, Deck Hand functions to move barges, set and repair lines as needed.

• Stage Rail Cars as needed with Track Master

• Learning multiple operator functions to operate equipment to expected performance levels

• Installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting machinery and equipment

• Working as a team to help meet or exceed production, waste, and quality goals

• Performing mechanical tasks and preventative maintenance on equipment

• Cleaning your work area throughout your shift to ensure an orderly and safe environment

• Internalizing and practicing the PBM® guiding principles to create continuous transformation and positive growth

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs repetitively and continuously and be able to demonstrate a safe and dependable work history

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• High School Diploma/GED

• Current USCG Tugboat License with proper tonnage and towing endorsements to operate a 177-ton tugboat on the Columbia River.

Candidate must submit proof of current USCG license to be considered for the position.

• Mechanical aptitude

• Basic computer and math skills

• Must work 12-hour shifts (nights, weekends & overtime)

• Must be able to lift, throw and tie barge lines

What Will Put You Ahead



* Advanced degree/certification in engineering, electrical/mechanical systems, paper manufacturing, or reliability


* Two (2) or more years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment


* Two (2) or more years of experience in the pulp and paper industry


* One (1) or more years of experience in maintenance or reliability

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