Machine Operator
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 15, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 15, 2026. Koch Industries scores A on the Alion truth index.
Your Job
Join Georgia-Pacific for an Interview Day on Thursday, December 10, at our Savannah River Mill in Rincon, Georgia. We are hiring Machine Operators, Paper General Technicians and Forklift Drivers who are ready to grow their careers in manufacturing. This is not a job fair or walk-in event. Qualified applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview, and space is limited, so apply today.
Georgia-Pacific is seeking Machine Operators, Paper General Technicians and Forklift Drivers at our Rincon, GA facility to manufacture tissue, towel, and napkins safely and efficiently. This position offers opportunities for development within your role and future growth within the company. Our team members work a rotating 12-hour shift to include weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed. They work in an environment that is hot, humid, cold, dusty, and noisy, and may sometimes work around oil chemicals and other substances. Starting pay is $21.00 per hour for Machine Operators, $25.00 per hour for Paper General Technicians, and $20.00 per hour for Forklift Drivers.
Our Team
The Savannah River Mill has operated in Rincon since 1986 and produces tissue, towel, and napkin products using primarily recycled fiber. Five of the world’s 12 largest tissue paper machines reside at the facility. Our team works together to operate safely, improve performance, and create value for employees, customers, and communities.
In addition to a standard benefits package, we also offer the following:
- Educational assistance
- Infertility support and Adoption/Surrogacy assistance
- Paid time off and double-time and holiday pay offered for holidays
- Mental Health coverage and support for you and your family
- Discount eligibility at a variety of retailers, and for a variety of services, travel opportunities, etc., as a Koch/GP employee
What You Will Do
- Identify hazards, reduce risk, and follow all safety, quality, and product-safety requirements
- Operate mobile or production equipment safely within established operating targets and limits
- Monitor equipment performance, identify issues, and communicate improvement opportunities to the team
- Perform basic troubleshooting and support equipment reliability activities appropriate to the assigned role
- Communicate operational information clearly through verbal, written, and electronic tools
- Move to priority work as business and operational needs change
- Perform the physical tasks required in the assigned area throughout a rotating 12-hour shift
- This may include but is not limited to: lifting, pushing/pulling, gripping, reaching, sitting, walking, standing, bending, climbing ladders/stairs, working at heights
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Experience working in a manufacturing, industrial, farming, construction, and/or military environment
- Experience working with others or as part of a team
- High School Diploma or GED
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).