Manufacturing Production Worker - Talladega, Alabama

Georgia-Pacific; Talladega (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific Talladega Lumber is seeking Manufacturing Production Workers to support safe, efficient mill operations in Talladega, Alabama.

Starting pay is $20.00 per hour with opportunities to increase compensation based on skills and contribution to overall performance.

Shifts rotate and can include up to 12 hours, with overtime, holidays and weekends as production needs require. This role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and maintaining a clean, organized work area.

Qualifications

• Minium two (2) years’ experience within a Manufacturing environment.
• 1 year experience operating heavy equipment and/or forklifts within an Industrial/Manufacturing environment.
• Experience working in a lumber or wood products environment.

Responsibilities

• Adhering to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies and procedures and actively participating in the safety program.
• Working in various areas throughout the mill to help meet or exceed facility and company production and quality goals.
• Performing housekeeping functions to aid in keeping machinery running smoothly, reducing safety and fire hazards, maintaining environmental controls, and maintaining the appearance of the plant.
• Maintaining a clean and orderly work environment using blowers, brooms, and other equipment to clean up debris in and around machines to ensure a safe work environment for all employees.
• Working collaboratively as a team to meet or exceed production and quality goals while keeping waste at minimal levels.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Forklift operation

Computer literacy

Tools

MOE system

Record keeping software

Job description

Manufacturing Production Worker - Talladega, Alabama

Georgia-Pacific Talladega Lumber is now hiring Manufacturing Production Workers.

• Our starting pay is $20.00/hour.
• You will have the ability to increase your compensation based on skills and contribution to the overall performance of the mill.

Shift: Rotating Shift

• Up to 12-hour shifts, rotates shift times every other week. Shift starts at 5:30 a.m./5:30 p.m.
• Only candidates who are flexible and available to workanyshift will be considered. This will include overtime, holidays, and weekends based on production needs.

Physical Location:

Our Team

Our team creates value by safely assisting with the production of lumber for our valued customers.

What You Will Do

Adhering to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies and procedures and actively participating in the safety program.

Working in various areas throughout the mill to help meet or exceed facility and company production and quality goals.

Performing housekeeping functions to aid in keeping machinery running smoothly, reducing safety and fire hazards, maintaining environmental controls, and maintaining the appearance of the plant.

Maintaining a clean and orderly work environment using blowers, brooms, and other equipment to clean up debris in and around machines to ensure a safe work environment for all employees.

Working collaboratively as a team to meet or exceed production and quality goals while keeping waste at minimal levels.

Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

What Will Put You Ahead

• Minium two (2) years’ experience within a Manufacturing environment with 1 year experience operating heavy equipment and/or forklifts within an Industrial/Manufacturing environment.
• Experience working in a lumber or wood products environment.
• Experience using a computer for record keeping and documentation purposes.
• Experience performing basic maintenance on forklifts to include using a MOE system to enter work orders for forklift repair needs.

Physical Requirements:

• Walk on elevated catwalks over 15 feet high to perform daily duties.
• Work in a non-climate-controlled environment with dust, noise and temperatures that can be higher in the summer and lower in the winter.
• Perform tasks such as lifting, pushing and/or pulling up to 50 pounds, walking, climbing, stooping/kneeling and/or standing for up to 12 hours/day.

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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.

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 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.

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