Packing Operator - Las Vegas, NV

Georgia-Pacific LLC; North Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid vacation

Educational assistance

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific Gypsum facility in North Las Vegas, NV is hiring entry-level operators for the Gypsum Industrial Plasters team. The role is physically demanding in a hot, noisy environment with dust and chemicals; you will learn on-the-job, with opportunities to advance as you gain skills.

Shifts are 12-hour and include weekends and overtime as needed. Starting pay is $22.00 per hour, with competitive benefits and safety training.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment or completion of a manufacturing/industrial program.
• Ability to operate equipment to defined standards and safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Load finished product into bags or bulk bags.
• Operate equipment to target specifications.
• Monitor and input data into control systems.
• Troubleshoot equipment to optimize production.
• Perform basic asset care and cleaning.
• Work as a team to meet production, quality and safety goals.
• Possess physical stamina for 12-hour shifts in a loud environment.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Safety awareness

Computer literacy

Education

Post-high school manufacturing program

Tools

Mobile equipment operation

Job description

Your Job

Our Georgia-Pacific Gypsum facility located in North Las Vegas, NV is seeking motivated and safety-oriented individuals to join our Gypsum Industrial Plasters team. This entry-level position offers opportunities to advance as new skills are acquired and openings occur. Operators work in an industrial environment that is hot, humid, and noisy and 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.

Compensation

Starting compensation is $22.00/hour

Schedule

12-hour shifts that include weekends, holidays and overtime as needed

Plants Address

11401 Hwy 91
Las Vegas, NV 89165

What You Will Do

• Load finished product into paper or bulk bags
• 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
• 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

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, agricultural, or military environment OR completion of post high school education in a manufacturing/industrial centered program

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience operating mobile equipment
• Experience troubleshooting equipment in a manufacturing setting
• Experience using a computer for record-keeping and documentation functions
• Experience using a computer, tablet, or smart device

Our Team

The Las Vegas facility has a rich history producing gypsum wallboard and industrial plasters for a wide variety of customers. Georgia-Pacific’s Building Products business is consistently among the nation’s top suppliers of building products to large warehouse retailers and building materials dealers. To learn more about our Building Products division, visit www.buildgp.com. And, to learn more about our gypsum products, visit www.gpgypsum.com.

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 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.

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.