Kraft Machine Operator
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 25, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 22, 2026. Koch Industries scores A on the Alion truth index.
Your Job
Our Georgia-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 Georgia-Pacific we believe in creating a safe work environment where employees feel empowered to complete tasks in a safe manner and where 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: $21.82/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 “Save 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 a computer, 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 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
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.
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).