Your Job
Are you highly motivated, safety-oriented and looking to grow your career in manufacturing? Then, look no further, Georgia-Pacific is looking for someone like you!
Georgia-Pacific in Madison, GA is now hiring for skilled Production Associates and have the opportunity to operate various types of equipment to help meet production goals while working in a safe environment. This is an entry-level hourly position with opportunity for advancement.
Salary: $19.00/hr. + $1.50 shift differential for night shift
Our Team
Georgia-Pacific in Madison, GA is part of GP's building products division and one of the leading plywood manufacturing plants. We specialize in the conversion of raw wood materials into plywood. To learn more about our Building Products division, visit www.buildgp.com.
Shift: Our employees work 12-hours shifts following a 2-2-3 schedule. Days 7am-7pm; Nights 7pm -7am; Finishing and Green end Departments 4 - 2- 4 schedule
What You Will Do
- Learn to operate various machines throughout the mill
- Adjust to changing work schedules to meet business demands
- Remove sawdust and other debris from production equipment
- Assist team members throughout the mill as needed
- Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to 12 hours/day in a loud/noisy, hot, humid, dusty, greasy and high-volume environment
- Pull and lift plywood, panels, or scraps that could be up to 25 lbs
- Work in a hot, humid, cold and noisy industrial environment
- Work 8-12 hour rotating schedule that includes weekends and holidays
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Experience in a manufacturing, agricultural, warehouse, construction, automotive OR military environment OR completion of post high school education in manufacturing/industrial
What Will Put You Ahead
- Experience using a computer
- Experience operating machines
- Experience working in the wood products industry
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Hiring Philosophy
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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.
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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