Kiln/Lift Operator (Warrenton, GA)

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is now hiring Kilns/Lift Operator II to join our Lumber facility in Warrenton, GA!

Salary:


* Our starting pay is at $21.50 to $28/hr.

depending on experience.


* You will have the ability to increase your compensation based on skills and contribution to the overall performance of the mill.

Shift Hours: 6:00 a.m.

- 6:00 p.m.

or 6:00 p.m.

- 6:00 a.m.

• Work 3 days, off 3 days, work 3 days, off 3 days, work 3 nights, off 3 days, work 3 nights, off 3 days, repeat.

Physical Location:

331 Thomson Hwy, Warrenton, GA 30828

Our Team

Our team creates value by safely assisting with the production of lumber for our valued customers.

What You Will Do



* Knowledge and understanding of the kiln alarm system and be able to react appropriately.


* The ability to control a process (i.e., tank levels, temperatures, flows, moisture readings, etc.)


* Using a computer to control burners and kilns safely while properly drying a quality product.


* Troubleshooting complex problems within the machine center.


* Making critical decisions around burner operations and effective drying processes.


* Performing all PM's and correct issues with precision and accuracy on machine center.


* Potentially work additional days or stay late on maintenance days when needed with short notice to perform tasks at machine center.


* Transport, store, and feed in-process lumber with multi-ton forklift (Taylor)


* Ensuring work area is neat and organized.



* Forklift operating 100% outside in a climate-controlled environment.


* Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Basic Qualifications:


* A minimum of six (6) months of experience working in a manufacturing, industrial, construction, farming, warehouse, or military environment OR completion of training/schooling in a related technical discipline.


* A minimum of six (6) months of experience operating a forklift, backhoe, front end loader, or skid steer.


* Experience reading and comprehending written instructions as required to complete assigned tasks.

What Will Put You Ahead



* A minimum of one (1) year of experience operating a dry kiln, either burner or boiler.


* One (1) year of experience operating a multi-ton forklift or other related heavy equipment.


* Experience with rigging equipment and knowing how to identify the load weight to understand what rigging equipment is needed.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs.

This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions.

Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data.

The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.

If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

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