Transportation Specialist (Scaler)
 Georgia Pacific | |
life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, 401(k)
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 United States, Virginia, Big Island | |
 Nov 07, 2024 | |
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[1] Georgia-Pacific 's Containerboard division is currently seeking a talented Transportation Specialist (Scaler) to join our Big Island, Virginia team. This position will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the fiber scaling process. This team member will use multiple computer systems to track incoming product to ensure that production is maximized and quality maintained. If you enjoy learning new things and would like the opportunity to work with computers and systems in a manufacturing environment, this is the position for you! Our Team GP's Big Island, VA containerboard mill produces the paper used to make boxes. Half of the production is made from 100% recycle fiber and the other half uses about 25% recycle fiber. In 2015, a $50 million upgrade enabled the production of a higher return product. The mill employs approximately 330 people. To learn more about Georgia-Pacific's packaging business please visit: [2] www.gppackaging.com and view the video [3] How Paper Is Made! This position's starting pay is $24/hour and includes paid time off, potential to earn quarterly bonuses, overtime, healthcare, 401k, and additional benefits! This is a rotational shift: 6pm - 6am when on nights, 6am - 6pm when on days. What you will do * Create and provide reports relative to inventories, deliveries, and quality control * Receive inbound and outbound trucks utilizing a computerized system to record the supplier identification data, quality data, and the truck weights * Maintain inventory level information and report to appropriate mill personnel * Manage the onsite shuttle drivers to keep warehouse levels at or under capacity * Work with GP Recycling on recovered fiber weight and quality issues * Provide support for on-going safety and housekeeping processes * Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing safety equipment * Perform work in a hot, humid, cold, and noisy industrial environment * Perform physically demanding tasks safely (standing for long periods of time and working around heavy equipment) * Work overtime, variable start/end times, weekends, and holidays as needed * Work in a tobacco free environment Who you are * High school diploma or GED * Experience using a computer, to include typing, sending emails, and using a mouse What will get you ahead * Experience creating reports * Experience reading a tape measure * Experience tracking inventory levels * Experience using a scale to weigh trucks * Experience with Microsoft Outlook/Excel/Word * Experience in Supply Chain or Logistics * Experience in Transportation or Dispatching * Experience in a Paper Mill 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 [4] 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 [5] 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 [6] here for additional information. References Visible links 1. http://www.gp.com/ 2. http://www.gppackaging.com/ 3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiWwzwFAeSM 4. https://jobs.kochcareers.com/pages/culture 5. https://www.kochind.com/about/business-philosophy 6. https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf | |