Fiberline Process Technician

Your Job

Our Georgia-Pacific facility in Palatka, FL is seeking a Fiberline Process Technician. This position is an opportunity for a motivated hard-working individual to learn and advance their knowledge of the paper making process. At Georgia-Pacific we believe in creating a safe work environment where employees feel empowered to complete tasks in a safely manner.

Our Team

Fiberline Technicians work a rotating 12-hour shift on a schedule that will rotate days, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime hours. Our work environment is primarily outdoors or in non-climate-controlled locations that can be hot, humid, and/or cold.

The Fiberline department processes raw chips into pulp used on the mill's paper machines. This chemical-intensive operation includes the turpentine recovery process and generation of chlorine dioxide in the on-site R10 generator.

As such, this position requires employees to wear PPE in addition to millwide PPE requirements. These items include, but are not limited to, chemical suits, chemical/thermal jackets, and a face shield. Due to a respirator needing to be used daily, we require candidates to have a clean-shaven face to ensure the respirator can correctly seal to the face.

Starting pay rate: $28.27/hour

What You Will Do In Your Role

• Troubleshoot process equipment, including pumps, valves, filter screens, and process flows
• Perform routine quality tests in a chemical lab environment
• Unload HAZMAT railcars containing process chemicals
• Load turpentine into chemical tanker trucks
• Oversee the chemical unloading process for all tanker truck deliveries to the department
• Perform Lock Out Tag Out procedures
• Conduct collaborative safety discussions with maintenance employees and/or contractors to ensure all workers understand the hazards associated with their work areas and job scope.
• Serve as the eyes, ears, and hands for a remote operating center throughout the department
• Perform daily/weekly equipment inspections and record the results in various electronic software systems
• Proactively assist other employees throughout the department and facility
• Be responsible for advancing your knowledge and skills through the utilization of learning materials and other team members

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• High school diploma or GED
• Three (3) years or more of experience troubleshooting machinery or processes
• Basic understanding of energy control / lockout tagout procedures
• Experience using a computer, tablet, or smartphone in a work environment

What Will Put You Ahead (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience working around pumps, motors, and conveyor systems
• Experience tracing process lines in an industrial environment
• Hands-on mechanical skills in an industrial, agricultural, military, or automotive setting
• Previous hazardous or chemical operator experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 applications, including Teams, Word, and/or SharePoint
• Prior experience in writing work requests based on the results of a visual inspection

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

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