Fulghum Crane Operator
Your Job
Georgia-Pacific's OSB facility in Fordyce, Arkansas is hiring a Fulghum Crane Operator. An essential function of the OSB process is operating a 155 ft Fulghum Crane.
Operators must have the ability to pay close and careful attention to detail. This position involves feeding logs into the mill for process consumption, unloading log trucks and stacking logs correctly, and rotating logs across the radial storage area in prioritization for production. Crane duties also include performing routine maintenance on crane equipment and making daily operator rounds to ensure that the crane is in safe operating condition.
The starting wage for this position will be $21.00 per hour.
This role will require working 12-hour rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays.
Our Team
Georgia-Pacific in Fordyce, AR manufactures Oriented Strand Board (OSB), compressed strands of wood chips that are bound together by adhesives which prevent moisture intrusion. The most common uses are sheathing in walls, flooring and roof decking. Georgia-Pacific's Building Products business has consistently been among the nation's top suppliers of building products to building materials dealers and large warehouse retailers. Georgia-Pacific employees strive for safety and health excellence while achieving an injury free workplace. To learn more about our Building Products division, visitwww.buildgp.com.
What You Will Do
- Safe and efficient operating of Log Yard Crane on a rail system
- Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for at least twelve (12) hours a day to unload log trucks safely and without damage to equipment
- Keep log supply to mill consistent with production needs
- Stack in a neat and orderly fashion to maximize storage and minimize losses
- Ensure proper rotation of logs in storage area
- Complete daily inspections and checklists
- Maintain a clean and orderly workplace following strict safety rules and regulations, to include safety equipment, i.e.: safety glasses, hearing protection, steel toed boots and other PPE as required by specific jobs
- Operate equipment in a way that is safe, productive and minimizes breakdowns
- Work with maintenance on the radial crane to maximize uptime and operational efficiency
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Minimum of one year experience working in a manufacturing, military, or industrial environment
- Experience working with hand tools, power tools, precision measuring and testing instruments
- Experience working with computers for record keeping and documentation functions
What Will Put You Ahead
- Minimum of two years of experience operating a crane in a lumber or wood products environment
- Experience performing preventative maintenance schedules (PMS) in a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Experience operating production equipment or large industrial 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.
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, 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