Woodyard Operator - Urgent Hiring

We are on the lookout for an expert Woodyard Operator to join our dynamic team at International Paper in Savannah, GA.
Growing your career as a Full Time Woodyard Operator is an incredible opportunity to develop competitive skills.
If you are strong in teamwork, presentation and have the right mindset for the job, then apply for the position of Woodyard Operator at International Paper today!

Position Title: Woodyard Operator

 

Physical Location : Savannah Mill

1201 W Lathrop Ave Savannah, GA 31415

 

Compensation : Starting rate is $23/hr. with opportunity to quickly train and certify.

 

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

• Paid time off including Vacation and Holidays
• Retirement, pension, and 401k Matching Program
• Medical & Dental
• Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)
• Life & Disability Insurance

 

The Career You Will Build:

• On the job training to advance your career and earn higher wages
• Leadership training
• Promotional opportunities including supervisory, training and safety advocate roles

 

Shift Schedule : Our mill is a 24/7 operation which requires flexibility. We operate on the Du-Pont 12-hour shift schedule.  Example:  The order of shifts below is starting from Monday to Sunday

DS=Day Shift, 6:15am-6:15pm

NS= Night Shift, 6:15pm-6:15am

> Week 1 : DS-DS-DS-DS- OFF-OFF-OFF
> Week 2 :  OFF-OFF-OFF-OFF -NS-NS-NS
> Week 3 : NS- OFF-OFF-OFF- DS-DS-DS
> Week 4 :  OFF -NS-NS-NS- OFF-OFF-OFF

 

The Job You Will Perform:

As a Heavy Equipment Trainee, you will start in an entry-level position and perform general physical activities. You will be on track with our training and certification program to learn how to operate heavy equipment outdoors including tractors, bulldozers and rotary cranes in our Woodyard.

 

This type of training to further your career involves the ability to safely perform the following:

• General Physical Activities-  Considerable use of whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials. As training progresses, work also requires variable amounts of time sitting per shift.
• Work in Industrial Conditions - May be warm/hot, dusty/dirty, around hazardous chemicals, noise, heavy machinery or elevated working surfaces with proper safety training and safety protection
• Inspect Equipment or Materials — Inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. Perform basic care route.
• Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitor and review information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.   Estimate sizes, distances, and quantities.
• Operate Equipment   Outdoors — Run, maneuver, navigate, or drive vehicles to handle logs and wood chips including but not limited to:
  • Skid steer
  • Small wheel loader, medium wheel loader (bark handler)
  • Chip handler
  • Log stacker
  • Rotary crane
• Control Processes –  Continuously watch monitors to detect and correct malfunctions. Think quickly to adjust as necessary to correct production problems and ensure optimal performance.

 

The Skills You Will Bring:

Requirements:

• Minimum high school diploma or GED
  • Five years’ equivalent work experience in lieu of degree
• Critical Thinking - Analyzing situations and using logic to address issues
• Communication - Conveying information and processes effectively
• Team Player-  Collaborate and work cooperatively across a multi-functional team

 

This Career Will Require:

• Adaptability/Flexibility - Being open to change and to considerable variety in the workplace. Must be willing to perform many different tasks in a single shift.
• Active Listening - Respecting team members, taking time to understand, asking questions as appropriate and making note of instructions provided
• Attention to Detail-  Ability to concentrate on detail at a distance for extended periods of time
• Dependability -Being reliable, responsible, dependable, and fulfilling obligations
• Self-Direction - Demonstration of initiative and willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges with minimal supervision
• Self-Motivation - Establishing and maintaining challenging goals and exerting effort toward training and moving up to the next position. Use feedback of performance to make improvements or take corrective action
• Stress Tolerance - Accepting feedback, being calm and effective during high-stress situations..
• Persistence - Persistence in the face of obstacles.

 

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2021 were $19.4 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting InternationalPaper.com.

 

 

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law

Benefits of working as a Woodyard Operator in Savannah, GA:

● Excellent benefits
● Company offers career progression opportunities
● Competitive salary