Lumber Production Operator - Cross-Train & 12-Hour Shifts

Georgia-Pacific LLC; Frisco City (AL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific Rocky Creek Lumber facility in Frisco City, AL seeks Production Operators to learn multiple operator functions in the Woodyard and/or Sawmill areas, with a strong focus on safety and collaboration. Start pay is $22.00 per hour, with 12-hour rotating shifts (days/nights) and opportunities for growth based on performance and experience.

Responsibilities include adhering to safety policies, housekeeping, cross-training, meeting production/quality goals, and lifting up to 50 lbs in a

Qualifications

• A minimum of six months of work experience in an industrial, manufacturing, warehouse, farming, carpentry, construction, landscaping, production, or military environment.
• One year of previous manufacturing experience.
• Experience troubleshooting equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in lumber or wood products.

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 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

Skills

Industrial experience

Manufacturing experience

Teamwork

Job description

Georgia-Pacific Rocky Creek Lumber facility in Frisco City, AL seeks Production Operators to learn multiple operator functions in the Woodyard and/or Sawmill areas, with a strong focus on safety and collaboration. Start pay is $22.00 per hour, with 12-hour rotating shifts (days/nights) and opportunities for growth based on performance and experience.

Responsibilities include adhering to safety policies, housekeeping, cross-training, meeting production/quality goals, and lifting up to 50 lbs in a