CCF Entry Level Production Technician

Position Title:
Entry Level Production Technician (CCF)
Columbus, MS

Pay Rate:
$22.48/hour + $43 weekly scheduling premium (CPP)

Category/Shift:
Hourly Full-Time / Rotating 12 hour shifts (6am-6pm / 6pm-6am) on a 28-day rotation swinging from nights to days weekly – 36 hours one week, 48 hours the next week (8 hours built in OT every check). A total of 7 DAY shifts, 7 NIGHT shifts, and 14 OFF shifts every 28 days.

About The Role:
This position supports the Columbus Cellulose Fibers (CCF) facility, located in Columbus, Mississippi. The Entry Level Production Technician candidate must have a desire and ability to work as a multi-skilled technician in a continuous process industry. Applicants must have a demonstrated commitment to safety, and successfully complete a rigorous assessment process.

About You: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Minimum Requirements:

Must be at least age 18
High school diploma, GED or equivalent work experience required
Excellent safety experience
Able to wear required safety equipment
Good written and verbal communication skills
Able to work a rotating shift schedule including:

Days & Nights
Holidays
Weekends

Able to work overtime
Able to work safely around moving manufacturing equipment and machinery
Able to qualify to operate mobile equipment (including overhead cranes)
Able to work in a team-based system (flexible – can rotate tasks)
Basic Math Skills
Measurable Mechanical Aptitude
Basic Computer Skills
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen

Physical, Dexterity, and Strength Requirements: (with or without reasonable accommodation)

Able to lift/handle 50 pounds occasionally
Able to lift 2 – 20 pounds regularly
Able to climb steps and ladders
Able to enter small vessels
Able to work from heights
Able to turn large valves
Able to stand or walk for 2 – 3 hours at a time for 10 – 12 hours
Able to work in extreme temperatures (hot/cold)
Able to work in a noisy environment while wearing hearing protection

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced education preferred
Demonstrated leadership skills a plus
Prior experience with shift work a plus
Prefer 2+ years manufacturing and/or military experience
Prefer 2+ years of recent steady employment
Demonstrated success in an advanced work system
Demonstrated computer functionality
Competency with Microsoft Office Software

Physical Location of Position:
Columbus Cellulose Fibers
4335 Carson Road
Columbus, MS 39701
662-243-4000

Global Cellulose Fibers 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. Global Cellulose Fibers complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact accommodations@gcfibers.com or (833) 753-3242.