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Kiln Coordinator - Warrenton, GA

Georgia Pacific
life insurance, parental leave
United States, Georgia, Warrenton
May 12, 2026
Your Job Georgia-Pacific is now seeking a Kiln Coordinator to join our Lumber facility in Warrenton, GA. This role is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of lumber dry kilns, leading daily kiln operations, ensuring product quality, maximizing uptime, and supporting team performance. Salary: Our starting pay is $28.00/hour or more, based on experience. You will have the ability to increase your compensation based on skills and contribution to the overall performance of the mill. Shift: Day Shift Monday through Friday- 6:00 am to 4:30 pm Only candidates who are flexible and available to work any shift will be considered. This will include overtime, holidays, and weekends based on Kiln needs. Candidates may need to work over scheduled shift, work nights/days, or be on call depending on Kiln needs. Physical Location: 331 Thomson Highway, Warrenton, GA 30828 Our Team Our team creates value by safely assisting with the production of lumber for our valued customers. What You Will Do Operate and monitor continuous and batch dry kilns to ensure safe and efficient performance. Adjust kiln settings (temperature, airflow, and push rates) to meet production and quality targets. Lead and support kiln operators and forklift drivers during daily operations. Conduct pre-shift meetings and communicate production goals and priorities. Ensure all work is performed in compliance with safety and environmental policies and procedures. Perform routine inspections of equipment and identify potential issues. Troubleshoot operational and mechanical problems and coordinate with maintenance as needed. Monitor product quality, including moisture content and consistency. Complete required documentation and ensure accuracy of production data. Maintain clean and organized work areas. Coordinate with maintenance during planned and unplanned kiln outages, including scope development, LOTO verification, and execution support. Provide backup coverage for the Kiln Supervisor by overseeing operations and ensuring safety, quality, and production targets are maintained. Manage kiln inventory and support forecasting by tracking lumber flow, build sheet execution, and production needs. Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) Minimum of 6 months experience safely operating heavy equipment within a manufacturing, distribution, or industrial production environment. 2+ years of experience in manufacturing, industrial operations, or a related 1 year of experience in kiln operations, maintenance, or in a technical role What Will Put You Ahead One (1) year or more experience driving and operating a heavy-duty forklift within a Manufacturing, Distribution, or Industrial Production Environment. Experience in maintenance with the ability to troubleshoot and support equipment reliability. Experience using Microsoft Excel for tracking, reporting, and basic data analysis. Familiarity with systems such as MOE and MP2 (CMMS) Experience in quality control, including monitoring and maintaining product standards. Previous supervisory or team leadership experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment 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. 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