Production Associate - Owosso

Georgia Pacific; Owosso (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading manufacturer as a Production Associate in Owosso, MI where you'll operate equipment, ensure the quality of production, and work in a team-oriented environment. This full-time position offers a starting hourly wage of $21.86 with excellent benefits, including medical, dental, and retirement plans. You will thrive in a dynamic setting focused on safety and teamwork, contributing to the high-volume production of essential products.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation/time off

Educational assistance

Qualifications

• Continuous experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Commitment to safety and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment to defined standards.
• Monitor and troubleshoot equipment.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness in the work area.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Safety adherence

Education

Post-high school education in a manufacturing/industrial program

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Our Team

At Georgia-Pacific, we don’t believe that a job is just simply a job. We see each role as a career and a way to advance your knowledge and expertise to not only better your life, but your community as a whole. If you are someone who wants to work for a company that will value your skills and ideas, then we have the perfect opportunity for you. Start your career as a

Your Job

Production Associate

Our Team

At Georgia-Pacific, we don’t believe that a job is just simply a job. We see each role as a career and a way to advance your knowledge and expertise to not only better your life, but your community as a whole. If you are someone who wants to work for a company that will value your skills and ideas, then we have the perfect opportunity for you. Start your career as a Production Associate at our Owosso, MI facility.

Shift Hours

The Owosso, MI facility is looking to hire General Laborers to work Monday- Friday and mandatory overtime and weekends as needed. MUST be available to work 2nd shift (3pm-11pm) and 3rd shift (11pm – 7am).

Salary

Starting rate of $21.86/hr. with the opportunity to advance to $28/hr. plus a $1.75 shift differential for 2nd shift and $1.00 shift differential for 3rd shift.

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.
  
  

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Continuous experience in a manufacturing, industrial, agricultural, warehouse, OR military environment OR completion of post high school education in a manufacturing/industrial centered program
  
  

What Will Put You Ahead

• Previous 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 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.

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing

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