Production Associate

Georgia Pacific; Tolleson (AZ); On-site; USD 24,605 - 35,044; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid vacation/time off

Educational assistance

Job summary

Georgia Pacific is hiring a Production Associate in Tolleson, AZ, who will operate equipment and monitor production data in a climate-controlled facility. This position mandates experience in manufacturing or completion of relevant education and the ability to work on a 5-2-2-5 schedule.

The role offers competitive compensation starting at $21.65 per hour with potential bonuses. Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, and educational assistance, ensuring a comprehensive employee experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing, agricultural, warehouse, or military environment.
• Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts on a 5-2-2-5 schedule.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment to meet defined standards and product specification targets.
• Monitor and enter data into computer control systems.
• Troubleshoot equipment to optimize production.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance and cleaning of the work area.
• Work as a team to meet or exceed production, waste, quality, and safety goals.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Computer proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

Post-high-school education in manufacturing/industrial fields

Job description

Job Summary

Georgia‑Pacific is looking for safety‑oriented individuals to join our team as a Production Associate in our climate‑controlled facility in Tolleson, AZ.

Salary and Compensation

Base pay: $21.65 per hour. Shift differential of $1.00 per hour for hours between 7:00 pm and 7:00 am. Eligible for a Performance Pay program that could offer up to a 6% quarterly bonus. Compensation may increase based on skills and contribution.

Shift Schedule

• 5‑2‑2‑5 schedule (rotating 12‑hour shifts).
• Shifts run 6:45 am–7:00 pm and 6:45 pm–7:00 am.
• Rotation between days and nights occurs every two weeks.
• Only candidates able to work this schedule will be considered.
• The facility uses a point‑based attendance program.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment to meet defined standards and product specification targets.
• Monitor and enter data into computer control systems.
• Troubleshoot equipment to optimize production.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance and cleaning of the work area.
• Work as a team to meet or exceed production, waste, quality, and safety goals.
• Operate and/or work around mobile equipment.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing, agricultural, warehouse, or military environment, or completion of post‑high‑school education in manufacturing/industrial fields.
• Must be able to work rotating 12‑hour shifts on a 5‑2‑2‑5 schedule.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using a computer, tablet, or smart device.
• At least one year of experience in manufacturing and/or industrial environments.
• Experience in the corrugated packaging industry.

Physical Requirements

• Strict adherence to safety rules and wearing required 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, industrial, high‑volume environment.

Benefits

Benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, accidental death & disability, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance. Eligibility criteria are set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy, or guideline and may vary by geographic region.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.