Product Unit Operator
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 24, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 20, 2026. Koch Industries scores A on the Alion truth index.
Your Job
Georgia Pacific is hiring a Product Unit Operator for our Perdue Hill, AL(ARC). The Product Unit Operators create value by safely operating production machines to meet or exceed the mill’s production and quality goals. Work is performed in a sometimes hot, cold, humid, noisy, industrial environment, and around dust, oil, grease, chemicals, and other substances.
The Product Unit Operator will work twelve hour rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays, and required overtime as needed. The rotation is 4 days, 7 off, 4 nights, 3 off, 3 days, 1 off, 3 nights and 3 off (5:00 am to 5:00 pm days and 5:00 pm to 5:00 am nights).
This position pays $25.34 per hour.
Our Team
Alabama River Cellulose (ARC) mill has been a major part of the economic lifeblood of the region. Recognized as one of the largest pulp operations in North America, the mill is also considered the largest manufacturer in Monroe County and one of the largest employers in the area. ARC, part of Georgia-Pacific’s Cellulose group.
What You Will Do
- Operate and troubleshoot the equipment within the scope of operations for the Pulp Machine
- Progress through multiple skill levels in a timely manner to develop knowledge of all the operating systems in the Pulp Machine
- Perform equipment cleanup and operator basic care to include minor maintenance tasks
- Monitor process variables to maintain efficient Pulp Machine operations and meet department quality, cost, and production goals
- Work twelve hour rotating shifts and will be a member of Fire and Rescue Team if assigned
- Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations to include wearing required safety equipment
- Attend and complete mandatory and ongoing trainings
- Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, pushing and/or pulling
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- High School Diploma or GED
- Associate degree in Process Operations or Electrical/Instrumentation OR two years or more of experience in a farming, carpentry construction, warehouse, military, production, or manufacturing environment
- Experience using a computer, tablet or smart device
What Will Put You Ahead
- Pulp/paper machine experience
- Experience with completing safe work permits (hot work, line breaking) and executing lockout activities (isolation, draining, deenergizing)
- Industrial lift truck certification
- Electrical or Mechanical Maintenance Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Process Operations or Engineering
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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).