Lumber Production Operator: 12-Hour Shifts & Growth

Georgia-Pacific LLC; Frisco City (AL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific's Rocky Creek Lumber facility in Frisco City, AL is seeking Production Operators. The role involves learning multiple operator functions in the Woodyard and/or Sawmill areas, with a focus on safe operations and long-term growth opportunities.

Starting pay is $22.00 per hour, with 12-hour rotating shifts (days and nights). The team produces various products from southern yellow pine and emphasizes safety, quality, and ongoing learning.

Qualifications

• Six months of work experience in industrial/manufacturing environments.
• One year of previous manufacturing experience.
• Experience troubleshooting equipment in a manufacturing setting; lumber/wood products experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies and procedures while proactively seeking out potential safety hazards.
• Perform housekeeping functions to aid in keeping machinery running smoothly, reducing safety and fire hazards, maintaining environmental controls, and maintaining the appearance of the plant.
• Cross-train on production and mobile equipment to quickly advance in knowledge, skills, and compensation while advancing to an operator position.
• Work in various areas throughout the woodyard to help meet or exceed facility and company production and quality goals.
• Work collaboratively as a team to meet or exceed production and quality goals while keeping waste at minimal levels.
• Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to 12 hours a day.
• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations including wearing safety equipment.
• Work in a hot humid, cold, and noisy industrial environment, while working rotating shifts, overtime, holidays, and weekends.

Job description

Georgia-Pacific's Rocky Creek Lumber facility in Frisco City, AL is seeking Production Operators. The role involves learning multiple operator functions in the Woodyard and/or Sawmill areas, with a focus on safe operations and long-term growth opportunities.

Starting pay is $22.00 per hour, with 12-hour rotating shifts (days and nights). The team produces various products from southern yellow pine and emphasizes safety, quality, and ongoing learning.