Heavy Equipment Operator - Gurdon Lumber

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is hiring for Heavy Equipment Operator for our lumber mill in Gurdon, Arkansas. This is a production position responsible for loading and unloading material, transporting and loading bark and debris onto trucks for disposal, and assisting in general yard maintenance and cleanup. A strong commitment to safety standards and knowledge of heavy equipment operations are critical for success in this role. This position ensures that production goals are met by moving material efficiently through departments and providing supplies for our operators. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a strong commitment to safety standards with forklift experience, this may be the role for you!

This is a night shift position. Pay rate is $24.00 per hour plus night shift differential of $1.50 per hour.

What You Will Do

* Operate equipment to defined standards and product specification targets
* Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures
* Work collaboratively with other team members
* Complete appropriate reporting at the end of each day
* Work at elevated heights and in close cab quarters
* Must be able to work any shift, holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed
* Be willing to work in a hot, humid, cold, and noisy industrial environment

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

* At least six (6) months experience operating a 988, 966, crane, log loader, dozer and/or grader equipment

What Will Put You Ahead

* At least one (1) year experience operating heavy equipment.

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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.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf