Production Associate - $21.88/hr.

Georgia-Pacific; Cleveland (TN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific is now hiring Production Associates to join our Corrugated facility in Cleveland, TN. The role involves operating corrugated production equipment in a hot, humid, and noisy environment, with a focus on safety and adherence to rules.

Employees may work any shift, including weekends and overtime, and orientation will lead to a permanent shift on 2nd or 3rd shift. Entry-level hourly positions support production and aim to advance within GP.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in a manufacturing, agricultural, warehouse or military environment, or completion of post high school education in manufacturing/industrial.
• Ability to work all shifts, including weekends and overtime, with flexibility.
• Must be able to lift, stand for full shifts, and operate production equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all plant environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Help meet production, waste, and quality goals.
• Troubleshoot and make minor machine adjustments.
• Maintain cleanliness in the designated work area throughout shift.
• Handle or assist with machine setup, operating, maintenance, and production quality.
• Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, and pushing for at least 8 hours in a hot, humid, noisy environment.

Job description

Georgia-Pacific is now hiringProduction Associatesto join our Corrugated facility inCleveland, TN!

• $21.24/hr. with a shift differential of $0.90/hr. for 2nd and 3rd shifts.

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is now hiringProduction Associatesto join our Corrugated facility inCleveland, TN!

Salary:

• $21.24/hr. with a shift differential of $0.90/hr. for 2nd and 3rd shifts.

Shift:

• Only candidates who are flexible to be assigned to work any shift will be considered.
• Candidates must be flexible to work weekends (Saturdays & Sundays) and overtime (12-hour shift).
• Orientation and training will take place on 1st shift (7am - 3pm) and you will be assigned your permanent shift on either 2nd or 3rd during orientation.
• Cleveland operates on a point based attendance program.

Shift Hours:

• Monday - Friday 2nd shift: 3pm - 11pm; weekends and overtime.
• Monday - Friday 3rd shift: 11pm - 7am; weekends and overtime.

Must be available and flexible to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed

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 Floaters 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 have a willingness to grow and advance, you may be GP’s next Production Associate!

Georgia-Pacific is one of the nation’s leading corrugated box manufacturers.To learn more about the GP Corrugated Business, check out these videos/links:

Georgia-Pacific: How Corrugated Boxes are Made

www.gppackaging.com

What You Will Do

• Adhere to all plant environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures
• Help to meet and exceed production, waste, and quality goals.
• Troubleshoot and make minor machine adjustments.
• Maintain cleanliness in designated work area throughout shift.
• Handle or assist with all aspects of the machine’s daily production including setting-up, operating, maintaining production quality, and performing daily maintenance.
• Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, and/or pulling for at least 8 hours a day, in a hot, humid, cold, and noisy industrial environment.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• One (1) year of 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 working in a corrugated box plant.
• Experience using a computer, tablet, or smart device.

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 philosophyhere .

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 ourbusiness 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.

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