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Georgia Pacific is immediately hiring for Night Shift Manufacturing Technicians in the Logistics, Printing, Packaging and Plate Forming Press departments to join our Dixie® team in Bowling Green, KY . Are you motivated by seeing the results of your work in a world-class end product? Do you desire to have career growth in an atmosphere of entrepreneurship, where your ideas and contribution really matter? If so, we are interested in learning about you! This is a great opportunity to work in a climate-controlled work environment with opportunities for advancement.

Our Team

Georgia-Pacific in Bowling Green has been proudly making Dixie® paper plates and bowls since 1993. Work-life balance is critically important for our Bowling Green team. That is why our team members are hourly non-exempt and work an attractive 12- hour schedule. They work 36 hours one week and get paid for 40 hours. The following week they work 48 hours and are paid for 8 hours of overtime! All team members have the opportunity to learn new skills and advance in their positions.

Night shift is 6:30pm-7:00am

Pay rate is $23.11 per hour + $2 per hour shift differential for the NIGHT SHIFT

What You Will Do

• Operate equipment to defined standards and product specification targets
• Monitor and/or entry into computer control systems
• Troubleshoot equipment to optimize production
• Perform basic asset care duties to include routine preventative maintenance and cleaning of work area
• Work as a team to help meet or exceed production, waste, quality, and safety goals
• Operate and/or work around mobile equipment
• Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, to include wearing safety equipment
• Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours a day, in a loud/noisy, and industrial, high-volume environment
• Occasionally lifting boxes that weigh 60-80lbs to shoulder height
• Work with changeovers and setting up equipment

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, agricultural, or military environment OR completion of post high school education in a manufacturing/industrial centered program
• A minimum of (6) months of experience operating and maintaining machines
• High school diploma or GED

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience using SAP
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial equipment
• Experience working with hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical, or electrical skills in an industrial environment
• Experience using a computer, tablet, or smart device

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 ).

**Introduction to BlueOval SK**
At BlueOval SK, we will lead the transformation of the electric vehicle (EV) battery business through partnership (Joint Venture formed by Ford and SK On) to provide products and processes to increase our customers' experience. As the future of BlueOval SK, you will help lead the battery revolution by working alongside our teams as we build the batteries required for electric vehicle business excellence.
Ford and SK On are investing billions in Kentucky and Tennessee including building three state-of-the art battery manufacturing facilities between the two campuses at BlueOval City in Tennessee and BlueOval SK Battery Park in Kentucky. These brand-new advanced manufacturing facilities will use Ford's 100-years of automobile manufacturing expertise and SK On's 30+ years of electric vehicle battery expertise to become the world's best battery manufacturer.
The Manufacturing / Process Engineer at BlueOval SK - BlueOval City in Stanton, Tennessee will have a unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be a key member of the start-up team, launching the facility from the ground up.
**Key Areas of Responsibility:**
+ Support Manufacturing Process Engineering activity for Final Assembly
+ Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality and productivity
+ Apply engineering principles and analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products
+ Develop action plans as required to investigate and prioritize quality concerns and verify corrective actions on internal processes and supplier processes
+ Conduct job ergonomic evaluations and deliver corrective actions as required
+ Analyze Cell / Array scrap root causes; engage in mapping and corrective actions to reduce waste
+ Create process and instruction sheets supporting quality methods and processes
+ Deliver capable processes and tools accordingly
+ Lead role in resolving assembly related concerns. Lead variability reduction and lean manufacturing initiatives and best practices
+ Ensure compliance to Plant, Corporate, Governmental and Environmental standards
+ Support ISO 14001 compliance and support internal ISO auditing and compliance as required
+ Identify OEE / throughput constraints and drive root cause improvements
**Minimum Requirements:**
+ Ability to support any shift in a 7-day work pattern
+ Candidate must be flexible to significant travel during initial plant start-up phase
+ Candidate must be willing to work remotely and in-person at temporary facilities as needed during initial plant start-up phase
+ Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership behaviors consisting of outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills
**Preferred Requirements:**
+ Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering
+ Experience: 5+ yrs of related experience
+ Experience:
+ Effective oral and written communication skills
+ Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience
+ 8D and 5Why corrective action and problem solving skills
+ Lean Tools - 5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream Mapping
+ TQM and Kaizen Methods
+ FMEA, PPAP, and DOEs experience
+ Visual Factory Management
+ Ergonomic analysis knowledge and experience
**About BlueOval SK**
At BlueOval SK, we will lead the transformation of the electric vehicle (EV) battery business through partnership (Joint Venture formed by Ford and SK On) to provide products and processes to increase our customers' experience. As the future of BlueOval SK, you will help lead the battery revolution by working alongside our teams as we build the batteries required for electric vehicle business excellence. We have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career.
**The Opportunity**
Ford and SK On are investing billions in Kentucky and Tennessee including building three state-of-the art battery manufacturing facilities between the two campuses at BlueOval City in Tennessee and BlueOval SK Battery Park in Kentucky. These brand-new advanced manufacturing facilities will use Ford's 100-years of automobile manufacturing expertise and SK On's 30+ years of electric vehicle battery expertise to become the world's best battery manufacturer.
**For more information about BlueOval SK plans, please** **Follow this link.**
**What you'll receive in return:**
As part of the BlueOval SK family, you'll enjoy excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, incentive compensation and much more. You'll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition. If you have what it takes to help us lead the transformation of the EV battery business, we'd love to have you join us.
**Benefits include:**
+ 401k plan with retirement planning services
+ 401k company matching after completing three months of service
+ Medical and prescription drug coverage
+ Dental and vision coverage
+ Preventative Care
+ Eligibility for great ancillary benefits including: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD), Employee Basic Life and Accidental Death Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, and Employee Supplemental Life Insurance
+ Access to Paid Time Off (PTO) after completing probationary period and Emergency PTO
+ Parental Leave
+ Access to Ford Vehicle Discount Program
+ Climate-controlled working environment
+ For a full list of benefits, visit our website:
+ for positions with BlueOval SK must be legally authorized to work in the United States. BlueOval SK does not sponsor employment VISAs for candidates at this time. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.

**Introduction to BlueOval SK**
At BlueOval SK, we will lead the transformation of the electric vehicle (EV) battery business through partnership (Joint Venture formed by Ford and SK On) to provide products and processes to increase our customers' experience. As the future of BlueOval SK, you will help lead the battery revolution by working alongside our teams as we build the batteries required for electric vehicle business excellence.
Ford and SK On are investing billions in Kentucky and Tennessee including building three state-of-the-art battery manufacturing facilities between the two campuses at BlueOval City in Tennessee and BlueOval SK Battery Park in Kentucky. These brand-new advanced manufacturing facilities will use Ford's 100-years of automobile manufacturing expertise and SK On's 30+ years of electric vehicle battery expertise to become the world's best battery manufacturer.
The Controls Engineer at BlueOval SK Battery Park in Glendale, Kentucky will have a unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be a key member of the start-up team, launching the facility from the ground up.
**Key Areas of Responsibility:**
+ Use MES Plant monitoring software to review cycle times of automation, review and follow up on automation project's and installations
+ Troubleshoot PLC, robot, and other automation problems. Lead 4D efforts with significant downtime events
+ Update program backups for automation
+ Program new installations of tooling and conveyor systems
+ Reprogram automation for engineering changes and improvements
+ Coordinate automation campaigns
**Minimum Requirements:**
+ Experience:
+ Fundamental working knowledge of PLC logic and controls
+ Electrical Background (electrician or technician)
+ Related experience
+ Familiarity with Variable Frequency Devices (VFDs), encoders, Servo, network/Ethernet controls
+ Ability to support any shift in a 7-day work pattern
+ Candidate must be flexible to significant travel during initial plant start-up phase
+ Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership behaviors consisting of outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills
**Preferred Requirements:**
+ Education: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or high school (GED) diploma with equivalent experience and skills.
+ Experience: 2+ years of related experience
+ Mitsubishi PLC/HMI/VFD/SERVO/MOTION experience would be an asset but not mandatory. Training will be provided.
+ PLC/MBI, robotics programming experience.
+ Strong problem solving skills
+ Ability to independently troubleshoot all body equipment and continuously evaluate equipment for improvement for quality and delivery
+ Ability to read prints, AutoCAD, interpret and modify electrical schematics
+ Strong understanding of conveyors system programming and, in addition to networking understanding, Ethernet, remote IO
+ Ability to read blueprints
**About BlueOval SK**
At BlueOval SK, we will lead the transformation of the electric vehicle (EV) battery business through partnership (Joint Venture formed by Ford and SK On) to provide products and processes to increase our customers' experience. As the future of BlueOval SK, you will help lead the battery revolution by working alongside our teams as we build the batteries required for electric vehicle business excellence. We have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career.
**The Opportunity**
Ford and SK On are investing billions in Kentucky and Tennessee including building three state-of-the art battery manufacturing facilities between the two campuses at BlueOval City in Tennessee and BlueOval SK Battery Park in Kentucky. These brand-new advanced manufacturing facilities will use Ford's 100-years of automobile manufacturing expertise and SK On's 30+ years of electric vehicle battery expertise to become the world's best battery manufacturer.
**For more information about BlueOval SK plans, please** **Follow this link.**
**What you'll receive in return:**
As part of the BlueOval SK family, you'll enjoy excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, incentive compensation and much more. You'll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition. If you have what it takes to help us lead the transformation of the EV battery business, we'd love to have you join us.
**Benefits include:**
+ 401k plan with retirement planning services
+ 401k company matching after completing three months of service
+ Medical and prescription drug coverage
+ Dental and vision coverage
+ Preventative Care
+ Eligibility for great ancillary benefits including: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD), Employee Basic Life and Accidental Death Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, and Employee Supplemental Life Insurance
+ Access to Paid Time Off (PTO) after completing probationary period and Emergency PTO
+ Parental Leave
+ Access to Ford Vehicle Discount Program
+ Climate-controlled working environment
+ For a full list of benefits, visit our website:
+ for positions with BlueOval SK must be legally authorized to work in the United States. BlueOval SK does not sponsor employment VISAs for candidates at this time. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.

**Introduction to BlueOval SK**
At BlueOval SK, we will lead the transformation of the electric vehicle (EV) battery business through partnership (Joint Venture formed by Ford and SK On) to provide products and processes to increase our customers' experience. As the future of BlueOval SK, you will help lead the battery revolution by working alongside our teams as we build the batteries required for electric vehicle business excellence.
Ford and SK On are investing billions in Kentucky and Tennessee including building three state-of-the art battery manufacturing facilities between the two campuses at BlueOval City in Tennessee and BlueOval SK Battery Park in Kentucky. These brand-new advanced manufacturing facilities will use Ford's 100-years of automobile manufacturing expertise and SK On's 30+ years of electric vehicle battery expertise to become the world's best battery manufacturer.
The Quality Manufacturing Engineer at BlueOval SK will have a unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be a key member of the start-up team, launching the facility from the ground up.
**Key Areas of Responsibility:**
+ Review gate safety and reliability assessments in advance
+ Respond to requirement of marketing and cell development; RFQ assessment (analyzing of test condition, conducting test and reporting test result)
+ Conduct special tests and urgent tests requested from major customers
+ Review and approve results of safety, performance, and reliability tests in the process of gate evaluation
+ Conduct regular test of shipment safety (conducting pre-requisite test of a complete range of manufacturing instrument and reporting test result)
+ Conduct mass production reliability test
+ Conduct test products 4M change
+ Set up evaluation systems of B_QMS (Battery Quality Management System) and maintain it in real-time
+ Establish test standards by item, register revised versions, and analyze measurement system (MSA)
+ Plan, drive, and coordinate certification initiatives
+ Respond to post-assessment in UL WTDP; TUV and UN certification.
+ Respond to S-mark cell certification for ESS (Japan; UL Japan, UL Korea, TUV Rhineland); UL1642 and UK 1973 for xEV and ESS (North America; UL Korea, ULAG); domestic certification (Korea Battery Industry Association KBIA)
+ Conduct UN transportation testing and publish test report
+ Manage assets and maintain instruments (evaluation instrument maintenance/check log, standard operating of evaluation instrument)
+ Review the specification of evaluation instrument and order the instrument
+ Plan and implement monthly calibration
+ Manage and monitor environment of quality evaluation building in light of 3R and 5S
+ Conduct job hazard analysis (analysis of near-miss accidents, compliance and material safety data)
+ Manage safety and security of quality evaluation building (IT, facility in general)
+ Perform other tasks as assigned
**Minimum Requirements:**
+ Experience:
+ Must possess the ability to analyze and resolve issues quickly through route cause analysis and drive change back to the production departments. Must have the necessary skill set to have job placement flexibility and the expectation to rotate to various positions within the plant such as Production or Quality
+ Must display strong customer orientation with a commitment to upholding plant processes through strict adherence to the Quality Operating System
+ Must demonstrate the ability to execute to achieve results, while organizing and managing multiple priorities
+ Must have the ability to serve as a strong and confident technical mentor to the production organization (both hourly and salary)
+ Must have strong written and verbal communications skills
+ Ability to support any shift in a 7-day work pattern
+ Candidate must be flexible to significant travel during initial plant start-up phase
+ Candidate must be willing to work remotely and in-person at temporary facilities as needed during initial plant start-up phase
+ Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership behaviors consisting of outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills
+ SPC (Statistic Process Control), Gage R&R and 8D report control
+ Reporting and documentation ability for issue control
+ Set-up quality standard, procedure and process
**Preferred Requirements:**
+ Education:
+ Bachelor's Degree in Chemical, Material, Electrical, Electronic or Industrial Engineering or a related field.
+ At least 1-3 years of experience developing and managing quality systems
+ Track record of successful project and QMS implementations/experience with production validation process preferred
+ Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office
+ Ability to read & speak proficiently in English and Korean
**About BlueOval SK**
At BlueOval SK, we will lead the transformation of the electric vehicle (EV) battery business through partnership (Joint Venture formed by Ford and SK On) to provide products and processes to increase our customers' experience. As the future of BlueOval SK, you will help lead the battery revolution by working alongside our teams as we build the batteries required for electric vehicle business excellence. We have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career.
**The Opportunity**
Ford and SK On are investing billions in Kentucky and Tennessee including building three state-of-the art battery manufacturing facilities between the two campuses at BlueOval City in Tennessee and BlueOval SK Battery Park in Kentucky. These brand-new advanced manufacturing facilities will use Ford's 100-years of automobile manufacturing expertise and SK On's 30+ years of electric vehicle battery expertise to become the world's best battery manufacturer.
**For more information about BlueOval SK plans, please** **Follow this link.**
**What you'll receive in return:**
As part of the BlueOval SK family, you'll enjoy excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, incentive compensation and much more. You'll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition. If you have what it takes to help us lead the transformation of the EV battery business, we'd love to have you join us.
**Benefits include:**
+ 401k plan with retirement planning services
+ 401k company matching after completing three months of service
+ Medical and prescription drug coverage
+ Dental and vision coverage
+ Preventative Care
+ Eligibility for great ancillary benefits including: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD), Employee Basic Life and Accidental Death Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, and Employee Supplemental Life Insurance
+ Access to Paid Time Off (PTO) after completing probationary period and Emergency PTO
+ Parental Leave
+ Access to Ford Vehicle Discount Program
+ Climate-controlled working environment
+ For a full list of benefits, visit our website:
+ for positions with BlueOval SK must be legally authorized to work in the United States. BlueOval SK does not sponsor employment VISAs for candidates at this time. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.