Production Associate

Georgia Pacific; Ridgeway (VA); On-site; USD 30,318,220 - 30,869,260; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation/time off

Educational assistance

Paid parental leave and adoption assistance

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific is hiring Production Associates for its facility in Ridgeway, VA. In this role, you will operate equipment and support the production of corrugated boxes in a team-based environment.

The ideal candidate has experience in a manufacturing setting and is flexible with shift work. Benefits include healthcare coverage, retirement plans, and educational assistance. Join a team dedicated to producing high-quality products efficiently.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, agricultural, or military environment.
• Willingness to work any shift as required.

Responsibilities

• Cross-train and support other operators during breaks or absences.
• Follow all safety rules and wear required safety equipment.
• Complete daily inspections and downtime reports.
• Operate equipment to defined standards and specifications.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Ability to work any shift

Education

Secondary education in a manufacturing or industrial field

Job description

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is searching for Production Associates at our corrugated facility in Martinsville, VA. Production Associates support the manufacturing of corrugated boxes by operating equipment, troubleshooting issues, and performing routine maintenance in a team-based environment.

Starting Pay

Starting Pay: $22.08 per hour.

• $0.27/hour shift differential applies to 2nd shift ($22.35 total hourly rate)
• $0.35/hour shift differential applies to 3rd shift ($22.43 total hourly rate)

Shift

Candidates must be flexible to support business needs, including overtime, holidays, and weekends. Currently hiring for 2nd and 3rd shift. The first week of orientation will take place on 1st shift. Assigned shift will be communicated after orientation.

Shift Hours

• 1st Shift: 7:00am - 3:00pm
• 2nd Shift: 3:00pm - 11:00pm
• 3rd Shift: 11:00pm - 7:00am (starting Sunday night)

Physical Location

25 Industrial Park Drive, Ridgeway, VA 24148

Team

Our team works together to safely produce high-quality corrugated boxes for our customers, delivering products on time and at a competitive cost.

What You Will Do

• Cross-train and support other operators during breaks or absences
• Follow all safety rules and wear required safety equipment
• Perform housekeeping to support equipment reliability and reduce hazards
• Complete daily inspections and downtime reports
• Operate equipment to defined standards and product specifications
• Perform physical tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, and pulling for up to twelve hours per day in a loud, industrial manufacturing environment

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience in a manufacturing/industrial, agricultural, or military environment OR secondary education in a manufacturing or industrial field
• Willingness and ability to work any shift as required based on business needs

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience in the corrugated industry or in a high-speed, team-based manufacturing environment with a strong focus on safety and quality

Our Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid vacation/time off
• Educational assistance
• Infertility assistance
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance

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.