Tugboat Mate
Koch

Job Info

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Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is seeking safety-oriented individuals to join our team as a Tugboat Mate at our Wauna, OR facility. Tugboat mates create value by safely working on and around tugboats on the Columbia River. In this role you will work as a mate and/or a captain depending on schedule. Starting wage when working as a Tugboat Mate is $42.56/hour. When working as a Captain the wage is $50/hour. This will help to advance your career and compensation possibilities.




Our Team

Georgia-Pacific's Consumer Products facility in Wauna/Clatskanie, Oregon is a high-speed manufacturer of a variety of tissue and paper products. Some of the recognized brands include: Brawny, Angel Soft, Vanity Fair and Sparkle. Georgia-Pacific is one of the world's leading manufacturers of tissue, including bath tissue, paper towels, facial tissue, and napkins. To learn more about our variety of products visit, www.gp.com .




What You Will Do

• Perform Captain duties, Deck Hand functions to move barges, set and repair lines as needed
• Stage Rail Cars as needed with Track Master
• Learn multiple operator functions to operate equipment to expected performance levels
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot machinery and equipment
• Work as a team to help meet or exceed production, waste, and quality goals
• Perform mechanical tasks and preventative maintenance on equipment
• Clean your work area throughout your shift to ensure an orderly and safe environment
• Internalize and practicing the PBM® guiding principles to create continuous transformation and growth
• Normal shift is 6:00 am-2:00 pm plus on call-Monday-Sunday. 7 days on-7days off rotation
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs repetitively and continuously and be able to demonstrate a safe and dependable work history

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• High School Diploma/GED
• Current USCG Tugboat License with proper tonnage and towing endorsements to operate a 177-ton tugboat on the Columbia River. Candidate must submit proof of current USCG license to be considered for the position
• Mechanical aptitude
• Basic computer and math skills
• Must be able to lift, throw and tie barge lines

What Will Put You Ahead

• Advanced degree/certification in engineering, electrical/mechanical systems, paper manufacturing, or reliability
• 2 or more years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• 2 or more years of experience in the pulp and paper industry
• 1 or more years of experience in maintenance or reliability

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, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf

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