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Your Job
Georgia-Pacific is now hiring a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a 3rd Shift Flexo Operator at our corrugated packaging facility in Augusta, GA. Our team members create value by safely operating machines to meet and exceed the plant's production and quality goals. Candidates who acquire the knowledge and skills to be successful in this position will have exciting opportunities for advancement.
Our Team
The Flexo Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of flexographic printing machines. This role requires a keen eye for detail, a strong understanding of printing processes, and the ability to maintain high-quality standards while minimizing waste. The Flexo Operator will be expected to adhere to all safety protocols, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, and ensure compliance with company standards and customer specifications.
Pay
$25.74/hr + a shift differential of $1.25/hr for 3rd shift
Shift Hours

• 11:00pm - 7:00am (Monday - Friday). Candidates must be flexible to work weekends (Saturdays & Sundays) and overtime (12-hour shift).
• Orientation and training will take place on 1st shift (7am - 3pm).

Only candidates who are flexible to be assigned to work any shift will be considered.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision and 401k with employer match
Vacation
Once probationary period is completed, employees hired within the 1st six months of the applicable vacation year will be granted two weeks of vacation (80 hours). An employee hired in the 2nd six months of the applicable year will be awarded one week of vacation to use during the vacation year.
What You Will Do
Safety and Compliance:

• Correctly perform Lockout/Tagout/try procedures according to APM & ZES standards.
• Review and comprehend Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and Lockout/Tagout procedures.
• Identify and use all emergency stops on the machine effectively.

Machine Operation and Setup:

• Accurately read and interpret hard cards, print cards, and utilize measurement tools including tape measures, micrometers, and caliper gauges.
• Enter orders accurately into the setup console.
• Demonstrate and perform the correct mounting of printing plates and cutting dies.
• Set up and adjust machine components, including prefeeder, pressures, glue systems, slotter heads, folding rails, and counter ejectors.
• Properly configure the bundler and loadformer, ensuring efficient operation.
• Operate conveyors effectively and perform rubber repairs on die boards as needed.

Quality Control:

• Perform quality checks and inspections using the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Use micrometers for caliper checks and to record lead-to-trail skew.
• Inspect finished units and understand load identification and stack patterns.

Ink and Color Management:

• Check ink viscosity and pH levels, ensuring correct color matching using color swatches.

Waste Management:

• Properly identify and record all waste, utilizing systems such as FFF/KIWI.
• Understand and interpret Die Cut diagrams for accurate processing.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Set up bottom set inserter as required.
• Continuously seek to improve processes for efficiency and quality.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Minimum 1 Year of experience as a Flexo Operator

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience working in the corrugated packaging industry

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 ).