Quality Coordinator

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Georgia-Pacific is now hiring a Quality Coordinator to join our team in Augusta, GA!

Georgia-Pacific is now hiring a Quality Coordinator to join our team in Augusta, GA. The Quality Coordinator supports the plant's quality and product safety programs to ensure corrugated products meet customer specifications, regulatory requirements, and BRCGS Packaging Materials standards. The position reports to the Quality Manager and partners with the Quality and Production teams in monitoring quality performance, investigating issues, and driving continuous improvement across the facility. This position will also allow us to build a succession plan within GP for the Quality Manager position and always have the "Next Up" model.

Our Team

Our Georgia-Pacific Team is one of the nation's leading corrugated box manufacturers. We manufacture standard containers providing cost-effective corrugated solutions for virtually any product.

Our vision is to be a World Class Leader in Quality, ensuring we produce and deliver corrugated boxes, on time in full, that drive our goal to becoming the preferred partner of our customers.

Physical Location

1745 Doug Barnard Pkwy, Augusta, GA 30906

What You Will Do

• Conduct in-process and final inspections on corrugated sheets and finished boxes, ensuring compliance with customer specifications, internal standards, and industry requirements, while demonstrating integrity and a strong commitment to quality.
• Maintain and calibrate testing equipment such as pH meters, warp gauges, ECT testers, calipers, and moisture meters, taking ownership to ensure all tools are accurate, reliable, and ready for use.
• Support implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the BRCGS Packaging Materials standard, including hazard assessments, audits, and traceability, by proactively seeking opportunities to enhance safety and compliance.
• Lead or support root-cause analysis for defects, complaints, and process deviations, collaborating with production teams to implement corrective actions, verify effectiveness, and drive continuous improvement through teamwork and problem-solving.
• Train operators and new employees on quality standards, inspection procedures, documentation, and product safety requirements, fostering a culture of learning and continuous development for both you and the team.
• Manage quarantined product disposition by ensuring proper segregation, documentation, and resolution in line with quality and safety standards, demonstrating accountability and stewardship throughout the process.
• Conduct internal audits and assist with external audits, ensuring compliance with safety, housekeeping, and quality policies, while actively seeking and sharing knowledge to drive continuous improvement.
• Serve as backup to the Quality Manager by assisting with quality system management, reporting, and cross-functional coordination

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• One (1) year of experience working on corrugated manufacturing asset

OR

• Three (3) years of experience in military, manufacturing and/or quality leadership

OR

• Associate's degree in science-related or technical discipline and/or Quality Certification from a recognized industry organization
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with basic computer applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, ERP systems).
• Flexibility to work different shifts or weekends based on production, audit schedules, or urgent quality needs.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, machinery, and varying temperatures; role requires standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 35 lbs.
• Ability to travel up to 25%

What Will Put You Ahead

• Bachelor of Science degree in science-related or technical discipline
• Experience with SQF (Safe Quality Food), BRCGS (Brand Reputation Compliance Global Standards) and/or ISO
• Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or similar experience or certification
• Industry experience in Corrugated packaging and/or food and beverage

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. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).