Production Associate

Georgia Pacific Corp.; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific in Olympia, WA is hiring Production Associates to support our corrugated production lines. You’ll work across shifts, including overtime, with orientation on 1st shift. The role is entry-level, focused on safely operating equipment while following strict safety rules in a hot, humid environment.

Retention bonus of $1,000 after 180 days and competitive hourly pay are offered; benefits are described by the company’s recruitment team. Join a team that values safety and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing/industrial environments is required.
• Experience in corrugated packaging is a plus.
• Experience using a computer, tablet, or smart device is preferred.
• Stable work history with consistent employment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• 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 including routine maintenance and cleaning of work area.
• Work as a team to meet production, waste, quality, and safety goals.
• Operate and/or work around mobile equipment.
• Maintain adherence to safety rules, including wearing safety equipment.
• Perform tasks such as lifting and standing for up to 12 hours daily in a loud, industrial environment.

Skills

Manufacturing/Industrial experience

Corrugated packaging experience

Computer/Tablet experience

Stable work history

Job description

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is now hiring Production Associates to join our Corrugated facility in Olympia, WA! At Georgia-Pacific, we make these boxes for all kinds of industries to help get products where they need to go, safely and efficiently.

$1000 retention bonus!

($1,000 after 180 days of employment)

Pay Rate:

• $25.93 per hour
• 2nd Shift Differential = $0.60
• 3rd Shift Differential = $0.70

Shift:

• Only candidates who are flexible and available to work any shift will be considered. This will include overtime, holidays, and weekends as needed.
• The first week of orientation will be on 1st shift (7am - 3pm), then you will be assigned to your shift according to shift preference, seniority and training availability.

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
• Overtime, holidays, and weekends as needed.

Physical Location:

1203 Fones Rd SE, Olympia, WA 98501

Our Team

At Georgia-Pacific, we don't believe a job is just simply a job. We see each role as a career and a way to advance your skills to not only better your life, but the community as well. These entry-level hourly positions will support production by learning to safely operate corrugated production equipment while maintaining a strict adherence to safety rules and regulations. Our Production Associates work in a hot, humid, and noisy environment and work any shift including holidays, weekends and overtime as needed. If you are committed to safety and enjoy working with a team, you may be GP's next Production Associate!

Click here to see how we make corrugated boxes, and click here to learn more about our products!

What You Will Do in Your Role

• 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

The Experience You Will Bring

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience in at least one of the following areas: Manufacturing, agricultural, warehouse OR military environment, OR secondary education in manufacturing/industrial
• Experience working in the corrugated packaging industry
• Experience using a computer, tablet, or smart device
• Stable work history with consistent employment

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, 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, aqui, or tu).