Materials Allocator

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific's Consumer Products mill in Pennington, AL, is seeking a Materials Allocator. This role focuses on managing raw material workflows in the Warehouse Management System (EWM) for internal and external customers and maintaining communication with service groups to meet customer needs. The individual will serve as the on-shift subject matter expert, leading problem-solving and coaching users on EWM and ICPAQ process issues. Attention to detail is essential.

The ideal candidate has strong written and verbal communication skills, keen attention to detail, the ability to learn and teach complex systems, and excels at multitasking and prioritizing.

Our Team

The Naheola Mill is the largest employer in the community and actively supports community outreach, workforce development, and education. The area offers excellent outdoor activities, including world-class hunting and access to the Tombigbee River for fishing, boating, and water skiing. Residents enjoy a mild climate, low cost of living, and proximity to the Gulf Coast's beaches and resorts.

As part of Koch, Georgia-Pacific is a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, and building products. We also operate a major recycling business. With over 30,000 employees in more than 150 locations, we're committed to meeting customer needs with quality products and continuous innovation.

What You Will Do

Responsibilities

• Manage raw material workflows in the Warehouse Management System (EWM) and related applications.
• Maintain communication with service groups to meet internal and external customer needs.
• Perform root cause analysis on material flow or system issues.
• Forecast and address potential service disruptions.
• Operate proficiently in multiple systems: EWM, ICPAQ, and Quality.
• Serve as on-shift subject matter expert, leading problem-solving and coaching users on EWM and ICPAQ processes.
• Lead hourly personnel to achieve operational goals.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proven leadership of team members.
• Strong communication skills for effective customer interaction.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Ability to quickly learn and teach new processes.
• Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

* Associate degree or higher, OR two (2) years of manufacturing experience, or military experience

* Proficient Computer skills: Experience in Microsoft Office Software (Excel, Outlook, Word)

* Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays

What Will Put You Ahead

* Two (2) or more years of experience in Material Handling

* Experience using the following software: ICPAQ, SAP, MS Office, SharePoint

* Leadership experience in a 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.

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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