Yard Operator - Las Vegas, NV

Location(s)

North Las Vegas, Nevada

Company

Georgia-Pacific

Career Field

Operations & Manufacturing

Job Number

189824

Your Job

Our Georgia-Pacific Gypsum facility located in North Las Vegas, NV is seeking a Yard Operator that will be responsible for operating the WA600 Komatsu Loader, WA500 Komatsu Loader, and 2K Water Truck.

Compensation:
Starting compensation is $30-$35/hour, depending on experience 

Schedule:
Monday-Friday 5:00am-2:00pm 

Plants Address: 
11401 Hwy 91
Las Vegas, NV 89165

What You Will Do

• Operating front-end loader, water truck, skid steer, vacuum truck and forklift
• Performing daily, weekly, and monthly housekeeping duties, such as shoveling material from around and under conveyors, dusting off handrails, equipment, and sweeping floors
• Performing daily process, mobile equipment inspections
• React and mitigate upset conditions as quickly and efficiently as possible
• Prioritize work and remain productive with minimal direction, working collaboratively with other operators or alone 
• Work in hot and cold conditions and environments
• Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing safety equipment
• Keep wet reject area clear of rejects to prevent board plant and plaster delays
• Mitigate risk by proactively communicating problems with the loader, rock, or waste to supervisor
• Maintain an elevated level of Integrity and Stewardship to be fully successful at achieving full compliance

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience operating heavy equipment 

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience operating heavy equipment (skid steer and/or front-end loader)
• Experience using a computer for record-keeping and documentation functions
• Experience in leading and prioritizing work processes 
• Experience with equipment maintenance

Our Team

The Las Vegas facility has a rich history producing gypsum wallboard and industrial plasters for a wide variety of customers. Georgia-Pacific’s Building Products business is consistently among the nation’s top suppliers of building products to large warehouse retailers and building materials dealers. To learn more about our Building Products division, visit www.buildgp.com. And, to learn more about our gypsum products, visit www.gpgypsum.com.

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).