Operator Support

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific’s Oriented Strand Board (OSB) plant in Hosford, Florida has an incredible opportunity for an Operator Support. Starting pay is $18.50 per hour, during initial training with potential to qualify/advance to Operator 1 level by day 90. Wages then increase to a minimum of $19.50 per hour.

The successful candidate will work together as part of a team to exceed production expectations for the shift. The candidate must be self-driven and demonstrate a commitment to safety, manufacturing excellence, and quality. Our team embraces success and growth.

Operations run 24-7, on a 12-hour rotating schedule (modified Dupont). Day shift runs 6:45 am – 7 pm and Nights: 6:45 pm – 7 am). This equates to about 15 scheduled workdays and as much as 7 consecutive days off in a 28-day cycle.

Retention Bonus: We value dedication and commitment. This role is eligible for a retention bonus at the end of your 90-day probationary period and at 1 year of employment, paid as a percentage of earnings.

Our Team

Georgia-Pacific in Hosford, FL 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, visit www.gposb.com

What You Will Do

• Gain proficiency in various processes and equipment and support Operators in goal of meeting or exceeding defined standards and product specification targets
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment
• Use a variety of equipment, including air hoses, shovels, rakes, and saws
• Perform basic asset care duties to include routine preventative maintenance and cleaning of work area, using a variety of equipment, including air hoses, shovels, rakes, and saws
• Operate and/or work around mobile equipment that ranges from forklifts to heavy equipment
• Troubleshoot equipment to optimize production; communicate upset conditions and apply corrective measures in the assigned area before problems escalate
• Communicate upset conditions and apply corrective measures in the assigned area before problems escalate
• Perform tasks such as lifting up to 50 pounds, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing/pulling for much of a 12-hour day, at times, in a warm and humid environment

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Six or more months’ of experience working in manufacturing, farming, landscaping, carpentry, warehouse, construction, military, and/or industrial environment

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience working in a lumber or wood products facility
• Experience using a computer or tablet for documentation and/or record-keeping functions
• Experience operating and/or troubleshooting industrial equipment

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

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

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.

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.

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. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).