Entry Level R&U Operations Technician at Global Cellulose Fibers in Port Wentworth, GA, USA
- Company: Global Cellulose Fibers
- Location: Port Wentworth, GA, USA
- Posted: Sep 24, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Salary: $24.88/hr
- Experience: 2+ years
Overview
You will start in an entry-level position and perform general physical activities. On the job training may involve physical, technical, and mechanical ability in order to perform the following duties: Climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials
Job description
- You will start in an entry-level position and perform general physical activities.
- On the job training may involve physical, technical, and mechanical ability in order to perform the following duties:
- Climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials
- Monitoring, adjusting, and controlling operating equipment
- Conducting tests and inspections of products or processes to evaluate quality or performance
Responsibilities
- Perform general physical activities
- Climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials
- Monitoring, adjusting, and controlling operating equipment
- Conducting tests and inspections of products or processes to evaluate quality or performance
Requirements
- At least 18 years of age
- Minimum high school graduate, GED, or equivalent work experience
- Eligible for employment in the US
- Operate or work in industrial conditions (may be warm/hot, dusty/dirty, around hazardous chemicals, noise, heavy machinery or elevated working surfaces (with proper safety training and safety protection)
- Undergo a drug screen for illicit use of drugs as a condition of employment
- Undergo a job-related health assessment as a condition of employment
- Submit to periodic drug screens as a condition of employment
- Work any shift and/or a rotating shift schedule
- Work overtime on a regular basis and with last minute notification
- Work holidays and/or weekends on a regular basis
- Wear required safety equipment
- Demonstrated stability through a consistent work history with at least 2-years consecutive employment; or,
- Demonstrated combination of technical training and school leadership activities; or,
- Other technical training or certifications such as Ready to Work programs
- Relevant work experience in an industrial environment.
- Critical Thinking – Analyze and use logic to address issues
- Team Player – Collaborate and work cooperatively across a multifunctional team
- Dependability – Being reliable, responsible, and dependable
- Self-Motivation – Exerting effort towards training to move up to next position and accepting feedback to make improvements or take corrective action
Skills
Required
- Conducting tests and inspections
- Willingness to wear safety equipment
Benefits
- At Global Cellulose Fibers, our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans. We are proud to offer a variety of benefits to support our employees and their families, including:
- Medical, Dental, Life insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short-term and Long-term Disability
- 401(k) and Company-funded retirement contributions
- Paid Time Off
- Operations Technicians start as entry level at an hourly rate of $24.88/hr.
- After an initial onboarding period, the Entry Level new hires immediately begin a training and certification program to allow potential rapid advancement to higher position and increased wages.
About Global Cellulose Fibers
Our GCF business helps customers transform renewable cellulose fibers into essential everyday products. Our safe, high-quality pulp forms the basis for a wide range of applications like towel and tissue products, diapers, feminine care, incontinence and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. In addition, our specialty pulp serves as a sustainable raw material used in construction materials, paints, coatings and more. GCF generated $2.8B in revenue in 2024 and has 3,300 employees globally, with nine manufacturing facilities and eight regional offices. Additional information can be found by visiting globalcellulosefibers.com. Global Cellulose Fibers promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.