Boiler Operator - Georgia-Pacific

Georgia-Pacific is now hiring new members for its boiler operations at its plywood mill located in Madison, GA. Our boiler operators are not only key members of the boiler team but are crucial contributors to the entire facility. On-the-job training to advance your current boiler knowledge is available, along with the potential to learn various boiler maintenance skills and the operation of heavy equipment.

Shift: Work schedule has 4 shifts, 1 st , 2 nd , 3 rd and relief. These are 8 hours shifts. Sometimes working 12 to cover for attendance. All shifts work 7 days, off 2 then work 7 days, off 2, then work 7 days off 3. Work times, 7a-3:30p, 3p-11:30pm, 11pm-7:30p, relief works when the other shifts are off.

Pay: The starting pay for this role is $21.00/hr.

Our Team

Georgia-Pacific in Madison, GA is part of GP's building products division and one of the leading plywood manufacturing plants. We specialize in the conversion of raw wood materials into plywood. To learn more about our Building Products division, visit www.buildgp.com.

What You Will Do

• Operate steam boiler equipment within the established guidelines
• Monitor boiler instrumentation and operating equipment and make necessary corrections to ensure compliance and safe operating condition
• Assist with minor repairs and annual inspections
• Operate boiler systems in accordance with environmental permit standards to ensure continuous compliance
• Respond to environmental issues in a timely and responsible manner
• Perform work that requires climbing to and working in elevated areas while in a confined space
• Demonstrate safe work practices and attitude
• Work in a hot, humid, cold, and noisy industrial environment
• Perform physically demanding tasks at times (lifting up to 50 lbs., walking, climbing, working at heights up to 80 feet, etc.)
• Work in a tobacco-free environment
• Wear necessary Personal Protective Equipment (safety glasses, ear plugs, hard hat, 6" top leather steel toe boots, etc.)
• Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations
• Communicate with leadership to provide updates on boiler system

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience working with steam systems, condensate collection systems, and fire protection systems
• Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
• Experience reading and interpreting control gauges and written orders and record boiler information
• Experience operating and regulating boiler equipment for required output
• Knowledge of proper operation and maintenance or high-pressure steam generation
• Experience trouble-shooting mechanical issues
• Experience operating heavy equipment (front end loader, bobcat, etc.)

What Will Put You Ahead

• At least 6 months to 1 year of relevant biomass boiler experience in a manufacturing-industrial environment

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Hiring Philosophy

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Who We Are

As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better.

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Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information.