ENTRY LEVEL Production Operator - Newington, NH

Koch; Newington (CT); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays and vacations

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific Gypsum is seeking Production Operators for its Newington, NH facility. You will operate equipment to meet product specs and work within a safety-focused team in a high-volume environment.

This role involves 12-hour shifts with day or night schedules, lifting and standing for extended periods, and adherence to safety rules. Overtime may be required, with shift differentials offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of work experience.
• Experience operating equipment and computers in manufacturing settings.
• Ability to follow safety rules and work in a noisy, industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment to defined standards and product specification targets.
• Monitor and/or input data into computer control systems.
• Troubleshoot equipment to optimize production.
• Perform basic asset care duties including preventative maintenance and cleaning of work area.
• Work as a team to meet production, waste, quality, and safety goals.
• Operate around mobile equipment such as forklifts and heavy machinery.

Skills

1 year work experience

Computer literacy

Teamwork

Education

Post high school education in manufacturing/industrial

Tools

Forklift operation

Equipment troubleshooting

Job description

Location(s)

Newington, New Hampshire

Company

Georgia-Pacific

Career Field

Operations & Manufacturing

Job Number

194651

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific Gypsum is seeking motivated and safety-oriented individuals to join our team as Production Operators at our Newington, NH facility.

This position creates value by supporting our operations team in the continuous manufacturing our of wallboard product. If you enjoy hands-on work where you can make a direct impact to your company and community, enjoy being part of a team of a team that works safely, produces a quality product, and provides ongoing learning opportunities, this may be the opportunity for you!

Compensation

• Starts at $27.00/hour and up depending on your level of experience
• Night shift differential - $1.50-$2.00/hour

Schedule

• This position operates on 12-hour straight shifts
• We are currently hiring for both shifts:
• Day shift - 6:00am-6:30pm
• Night shift - 6:00pm-6:30am
• Our schedules do include weekends, holidays and overtime as needed.

Working Location

170 Shattuck Way
Newington, NH 03801

What You Will Do

• Operate equipment to defined standards and product specification targets
• Monitor and/or entry into computer control systems
• Troubleshoot equipment to optimize production
• Perform basic asset care duties to include routine preventative maintenance and cleaning of work area
• Work as a team to help meet or exceed production, waste, quality, and safety goals
• Operate and/or work around mobile equipment that ranges from forklifts to heavy equipment
• Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, to include wearing safety equipment
• Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours a day, in a loud/noisy, and industrial, high-volume environment
• Work in an industrial environment that is hot, humid, and noisy. Work around dust grease, oil and other chemical substances. This is a non-climate-controlled facility, meaning temperatures can be very high in the summer, and cold in the winter.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• At least 1 year of work experience

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience in a manufacturing, agricultural, warehouse OR military environment OR completion of post high school education in manufacturing/industrial
• Experience using a computer, tablet, or smart device
• Experience troubleshooting equipment in a manufacturing setting
• Experience operating a heavy load forklift

Our Team

The Newington Gypsum facility employs approximately 130 individuals in supporting Georgia-Pacific as one of the nation’s leading gypsum board manufacturers. Georgia-Pacific’s building product business is consistently amongst the nation’s top suppliers of building products to large warehouse retailers and building materials dealers. Our employees strive for safety and health excellence while achieving an injury free workplace. To learn more about our Building Products division, visit http://www.buildgp.com.

Georgia-Pacific offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, 401(k), accident and sickness, paid holidays and vacations, as well as overtime opportunities.

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 benefit 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, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.