Kraft Machine Operator
Location(s)
Palatka, Florida
Company
Gia-Pacific
Career Field
Operations & Manufacturing
Job Number
174473
Your Job
Our Gia-Pacific facility in Palatka, FL is seeking Kraft Machine Operators. This position is an opportunity for a motivated hard-working individual to learn and advance their knowledge of the paper making process. At Gia-Pacific we believe in creating a safe work environment w employees feel empowered toplete tasks in a safe manner and w new ideas are encouraged.
Our Team
Kraft Paper Machine Operators work a rotating 12-hour shift on a schedule which will rotate days, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime hours. Our work environment is non-climate controlled and can be hot, humid and/or cold.
Starting pay rate: $21.19/hour
What You Will Do In Your Role
Daily department cleaning which can be in hot humid and sometimes confined areas
Monitor, maintain and operate production machinery within the plant
Troubleshoot minor machine issue that arise
Work with team members to learn and advance your knowledge and skills
Use a tablet to manage Operator Basic Care (OBC) routes and to issue safe work permits
Take on additional job duties as one progresses through the skilled paper making training process
Complete safety training that consist of lock out tag out, fall protection, Safety controls, confined space entry, forklift safety certification, and My Life permitting
Walk of stand for majority of 12-hour shift
Lift up to 50 pounds
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
High school diploma or GED
Experience using aputer, or tablet in a work environment
Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, farming, automotive, service and/or military environment
Experience reading a tape measure
What Will Put You Ahead
One (1) year or more of industrial work experience
Hiring Philosophy
All Kochpanies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy .
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 thepany.
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 to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except w prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.
Location(s)
Palatka, Florida
Company
Gia-Pacific
Career Field
Operations & Manufacturing
Job Number
174473
Your Job
Our Gia-Pacific facility in Palatka, FL is seeking Kraft Machine Operators. This position is an opportunity for a motivated hard-working individual to learn and advance their knowledge of the paper making process. At Gia-Pacific we believe in creating a safe work environment w employees feel empowered toplete tasks in a safe manner and w new ideas are encouraged.
Our Team
Kraft Paper Machine Operators work a rotating 12-hour shift on a schedule which will rotate days, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime hours. Our work environment is non-climate controlled and can be hot, humid and/or cold.
Starting pay rate: $21.19/hour
What You Will Do In Your Role
Daily department cleaning which can be in hot humid and sometimes confined areas
Monitor, maintain and operate production machinery within the plant
Troubleshoot minor machine issue that arise
Work with team members to learn and advance your knowledge and skills
Use a tablet to manage Operator Basic Care (OBC) routes and to issue safe work permits
Take on additional job duties as one progresses through the skilled paper making training process
Complete safety training that consist of lock out tag out, fall protection, Safety controls, confined space entry, forklift safety certification, and My Life permitting
Walk of stand for majority of 12-hour shift
Lift up to 50 pounds
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
High school diploma or GED
Experience using aputer, or tablet in a work environment
Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, farming, automotive, service and/or military environment
Experience reading a tape measure
What Will Put You Ahead
One (1) year or more of industrial work experience
Hiring Philosophy
All Kochpanies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy .
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 thepany.
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 to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except w prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.
Job ID: 483191419
Originally Posted on: 6/28/2025
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