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Wet End Operator

Georgia Pacific, West Chester, OH, United States


Wet End Operator – West Chester, OH

Georgia-Pacific is now hiring a Wet End Operator to join our Corrugated facility in West Chester, OH.
Salary & Vacation

$26.50

per hour + $2 shift differential
Employees are eligible after 90 days of service to receive

2 weeks of paid vacation

annually
Shifts

2nd Shift = 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Candidates must be flexible and available to work overtime, holidays, and weekends as needed
Location

9048 Port Union Rialto Rd, West Chester Township, OH 45069
Our Team

Our team creates value by safely assisting with the production of corrugated boxes for our valued customers.
What You Will Do

Adhere to all plant guidelines, policies, and procedures related to safety and environmental health
Operate the single facer, double backer, roll stands, and splicers efficiently while minimizing unplanned downtime
Ensure appropriate paper is loaded and run according to specifications to minimize overruns and waste
Work towards achieving targets for wet end waste, lineal footage, and uptime
Read and follow KIWI lineups and order changes, and communicate feedback or concerns to the knife operator or relevant team members
Make necessary machine adjustments in coordination with the team to maintain efficient operation
Perform and assist with flute changes on the wet end, helping reduce downtime during transitions
Maintain cleanliness of single facers, corrugating rolls, and the double backer as part of routine operations
Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, to include wearing safety equipment
Perform tasks such as lifting up to 50 lbs, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours a day, in a loud
oisy, and industrial, high-volume environment
Basic Qualifications

Minimum of 2 years of experience operating industrial equipment (e.g., corrugator, converting equipment, or similar machinery)
Experience reading and following production orders, specifications, or machine lineups
Experience performing basic math calculations and measurements in a production setting (e.g., using a tape measure, calculating dimensions)
What Will Put You Ahead

Experience operating corrugators or wet end systems in a corrugated manufacturing facility
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.
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. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).

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