Production Associate

Georgia Pacific; Asheboro (NC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Medical and dental benefits

Life Insurance

401-K matching

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific Asheboro, NC plant is hiring Entry-Level Production Associates to join our corrugated packaging team. You will train with experienced colleagues to learn the full production process from raw materials to finished boxes, with opportunities to move into other roles within our facilities.

We offer a quarterly bonus, medical and dental coverage, life insurance, 401(k) matching, paid holidays and vacation.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment is preferred.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, team-based setting.

Responsibilities

• Operate corrugated packaging equipment to defined standards.
• Monitor computer control systems and troubleshoot as needed.
• Assist with preventative maintenance and maintain a clean, safe work area.
• Work with the team to meet production, quality, and safety goals.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Education

Post high school manufacturing/industrial program

Job description

The Georgia-Pacific Asheboro, NC plant is looking to expand our team of talented individuals by hiring Entry‑Level Production Associates for our corrugated packaging facility. Candidates selected for this role will have an opportunity to train with our experienced team members to learn the process of producing corrugated boxes from start to finish. Successful trainees will have the opportunity to move into various roles within our facility!

Salary

• $21.00 per hour
• 2nd shift differential is $2.00 per hour. 3rd shift differential is $1.00 per hour.

Shift

• Only candidates who are flexible to be assigned to work any shift will be considered.
• Candidates must be flexible and available to work first, second, or third shift as needed. This will include overtime, holidays, and weekends.
• Currently hiring for 2nd and 3rd shift.
• The first 2 weeks of orientation will be on 1st shift, and you will be assigned your permanent 2nd or 3rd shift after your orientation.
• Asheboro operates on a points‑based attendance program.

Shift Hours

• 1st Shift: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
• 2nd Shift: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
• 3rd Shift: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM (Starts Monday night, finishes Saturday morning at 7AM)

Benefits Offered

• Quarterly bonus incentive
• Medical and dental benefits
• Life Insurance
• 401-K matching program
• Paid holidays – including floating holidays
• Paid vacation days

Our Team

The team at Asheboro specializes in the corrugator/ converting for box making, where they support the self -actualization of their employees. This position provides opportunities for promotion both in Asheboro as well as many other Georgia‑Pacific and Koch facilities across the country. Come join our team! To learn more about this facility and our Packaging division, please visit: www.gppackaging.com

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
• Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, to include wearing safety equipment li>
• 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 using a computer, tablet, or smart device
• Experience working in the corrugated industry
• Two (2) or more years of work in a high-speed, team-based manufacturing environment (picker-packer, dedicated assembly, and warehousing not applicable)

For this role, we anticipate paying $21.00 per hour.

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 https://jobs.kochcareers.com/pages/culture .

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, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

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. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).