Production Associate

Global cellulose fibers; Franklin (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Cellulose Fibers in Franklin, VA is hiring Production Associates for a rotating 12‑hour shift schedule. Start pay is $23.82–$24.00 per hour with opportunities to advance as you gain skills and experience. The role requires safety training, lifting up to 50 pounds, and willingness to work overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays.

The position is located at 34040 Union Camp Drive, Franklin, VA 23851. Start date is Tuesday, January 19th, 2027, with a comprehensive on-boarding including a

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Minimum high school graduate, GED, or equivalent work experience.
• Eligible for employment in the US.
• Must be willing to undergo a drug screen as a condition of employment.
• Must undergo a job-related health assessment as a condition of employment.
• Submit to periodic drug screens as a condition of employment.
• Work any shift and/or rotating shift schedule.
• Overtime on a regular basis with last-minute notification.
• Work holidays and/or weekends regularly.
• Wear required safety equipment.
• Participate in 2 week New Hire Integration (NHI).
• Successful completion of 125 day Probationary period.
• Lift up to 50 pounds.

Skills

Job stability

Technical training

Ready to Work programs

Industrial experience

Critical thinking

Team player

Dependability

Self-motivation

Education

High school diploma / GED

Job description

Position Title:

Production Associate – Franklin, VA

Physical Location:

34040 Union Camp Drive

Franklin, VA 23851

757-569-4321

Pay Rate:

Production Associates start at either $24.00 or $23.82 per hour. Successful operators will have the opportunity to quickly gain new skills and promote into advanced positions.

Start Date:

Tuesday, January 19th, 2027

About You: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• At least 18 years of age
• Minimum high school graduate, GED, or equivalent work experience
• Eligible for employment in the US
• Must be willing to meet the following requirements:
  • Operate or work in industrial conditions (may be warm/hot, dusty/dirty, around hazardous chemicals, noise, heavy machinery or elevated working surfaces (with proper safety training and safety protection)
  • Undergo a drug screen for illicit use of drugs as a condition of employment
  • Undergo a job-related health assessment as a condition of employment
  • Submit to periodic drug screens as a condition of employment
  • Work any shift and/or a rotating shift schedule
  • Work overtime on a regular basis and with last minute notification
  • Work holidays and/or weekends on a regular basis
  • Wear required safety equipment
  • Participate in 2 week New Hire Integration (NHI) (classroom setting)
  • Successful completion of 125 day Probationary period
  • Lift up to 50 pounds

Preferred candidates have the following skills and/or experience(s):

• Demonstrated stability through a consistent work or education history
• Demonstrated combination of technical training and school leadership activities
• Other technical training or certifications such as Ready to Work programs
• Relevant work experience in an industrial environment.
• Critical Thinking – Analyze and use logic to address issues
• Team Player – Collaborate and work cooperatively across a multifunctional team
• Dependability – Being reliable, responsible, and dependable
• Self-Motivation – Exerting effort towards training to move up to next position and accepting feedback to make improvements or take corrective action

Departments:

PS&D:

• Pay Rate Range: $23.82 – $33.94
• Shift schedule:
  • Rotating 12 hour shift schedule 7:00a – 7:00p or 7:00p – 7:00a
• You must be able to do & will be exposed to the following:
  • Wear all required safety equipment
  • Drive a forklift/clamp truck/PIT
  • Exposure to very hot and cold temperatures
  • Ascending/Descending stairs, ladders, slopes, front end loader, fork truck
  • Frequent walking, standing, and sitting.

Fluff:

• Pay Rate Range: $23.82 – $44.27
• Shift schedule:
  • Rotating 12 hour shift schedule 7:00a – 7:00p or 7:00p – 7:00a or 8 hour day shift, 7:00a – 3:00p
• You must be able to do & will be exposed to the following:
  • Wear all required safety equipment
  • Drive a forklift and skid steer
  • Exposure to very hot and cold temperatures
  • Ascending/Descending stairs, ladders, slopes, front end loader, fork truck
  • Frequent walking, standing, and sitting.

Woodyard:

• Pay Rate Range: $23.82 – $37.52
• Shift schedule:
  • Rotating 12 hour shift schedule, 7:00a – 7:00p or 7:00p – 7:00a or rotating 8 hour shift, 7:00a – 3:00p, 3:00p – 11:00p, 11:00p-7:00a
• You must be able to do & will be exposed to the following:
  • Wear all required safety equipment
  • Clean up area when system is down, sweeping and shoveling included
  • Assist other personnel with maintaining conveyors, belts, rollers, screens
  • Ascending/Descending stairs, ladders, slopes, front end loader, fork truck
  • Frequent walking, standing, and sitting.
  • Working outside primarily

Storeroom:

• Pay Rate Range: $24.00 – $26.88
• Shift schedule:
  • Day Shift: 7:00a – 3:00p
• You must be able to do & will be exposed to the following:
  • Wear all required safety equipment
  • Forklift Operator Certification or equivalent experience
  • Basic computer skills

EHS:

• Pay Rate Range: $23.82 – $32.24
• Shift schedule:
  • Rotating 12 hour shift schedule or 8 hour day shift, 7:00a – 3:00p
• You must be able to do & will be exposed to the following:
  • Wear all required safety equipment
  • Work primarily outside
  • Work around heavy machinery
  • Work independently
  • Basic computer skills

Power:

• Pay Rate Range: $23.82 – $44.27
• Shift schedule:
  • Rotating 12 hour shift schedule 7:00a – 7:00p or 7:00p – 7:00a
• You must be able to do & will be exposed to the following:
  • Wear all required safety equipment
  • Drive a forklift/clamp truck/PIT
  • Exposure to very hot and cold temperatures
  • Ascending/Descending stairs, ladders, slopes, front end loader, fork truck
  • Frequent walking, standing, and sitting

Fibers:

• Pay Rate Range: $23.82 – $44.27
• Shift schedule:
  • Rotating 12 hour shift schedule 7:00a – 7:00p or 7:00p – 7:00a
• You must be able to do & will be exposed to the following:
  • Wear all required safety equipment
  • Drive a forklift in backwards position
  • Exposure to very hot and cold temperatures
  • Ascending/Descending stairs, ladders, slopes, front end loader, fork truck
  • Frequent walking, standing, and sitting.

About Global Cellulose Fibers (GCF) (Formerly International Paper):

Our GCF business helps customers transform renewable cellulose fibers into essential everyday products. Our safe, high-quality pulp forms the basis for a wide range of applications like towel and tissue products, diapers, feminine care, incontinence and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. In addition, our specialty pulp serves as a sustainable raw material used in construction materials, paints, coatings and more. GCF generated $2.8B in revenue in 2024 and has 3,300 employees globally, with nine manufacturing facilities and eight regional offices. Additional information can be found by visiting globalcellulosefibers.com.

Why GCF:

Global Cellulose Fibers promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

We’ve Got You Covered:

At Global Cellulose Fibers, our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans. We are proud to offer a variety of benefits to support our employees and their families, including:

• Medical, Dental, Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• 401(k) and Company-funded retirement contributions
• Paid Time Off

Global Cellulose Fibers is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Global Cellulose Fibers complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail] or [phone].