Production Associate

Georgia Pacific; Milford (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Production Associate where you will play a vital role in maintaining the success of the plant. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with potential for growth and increased responsibility. You will operate equipment, monitor production processes, and ensure adherence to safety standards. With competitive pay and a performance pay program, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a leading manufacturer while developing your skills in a supportive team atmosphere.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Educational Assistance

Paid Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, agricultural, warehouse, or military environment.
• Ability to operate equipment and adhere to safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment to defined standards and product specifications.
• Monitor and troubleshoot equipment to optimize production.

Skills

Manufacturing Experience

Equipment Operation

Troubleshooting Skills

Teamwork

Education

Post High School Education in Manufacturing/Industrial

Tools

Computer

Tablet

Smart Device

Job description

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is looking for safety-oriented individuals to join our team as Production Associates in Milford, NJ!

Salary

• $20.50 per hour
• 2^nd shift differential is $1.00 per hour / 3^rd shift differential is $1.00 per hour
• You will have the ability to increase your compensation based on skills and contribution to the overall performance of the plant.
• This role is eligible for our Performance Pay program that could offer up to a 6% quarterly bonus.

Shift

• Currently hiring for 2^nd and 3^rd shift
• Only candidates who are available to work either shift will be considered.
• This may include overtime, holidays, and weekends.
• Orientation will be on 1^st shift (7am-3pm), and you will be assigned your permanent shift approximately 30 days later.
• Milford operates on a point based attendance program.

Shift Hours

• 1^st shift: Monday - Friday 7am-3pm; weekends and overtime as needed
• 2^nd shift: Monday - Friday 3pm-11pm; weekends and overtime as needed
• 3^rd shift: Monday - Friday 11pm-7am; weekends and overtime as needed

Our Team

Production Associates play an integral part in maintaining the success of the plant by providing coverage and support for various machine centers throughout the plant. Production Associates will find opportunities to move into positions with increased responsibility. Georgia Pacific is one of the nation's leading corrugated box manufacturers. To learn more about our Corrugated Division, visit: https://corrugated.gppackaging.com/

We are located directly across the Delaware River from Riegelsville, PA, in a picturesque countryside. We are just 20 minutes from Easton, PA; 20 minutes from Phillipsburg, NJ; 20 minutes from Quakertown, PA; 25 minutes from Bethlehem, PA; and 30 minutes from Doylestown, PA.

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

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

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

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience using a computer, tablet, or smart device
• One (1) year or more experience working in a manufacturing and/or industrial environment

Other Considerations/Physical Requirements

• 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

For this role, we anticipate paying $20.50 per hour. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

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, 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, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf