Production Operator

Georgia Pacific; Brunswick (GA); On-site; USD 24,685 - 35,157; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonuses

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Georgia Pacific is hiring a Production Team Member in Brunswick, GA. This entry-level role focuses on safety and teamwork while supporting the cellulose production goals. Responsibilities include operating machinery, performing safety checks, and maintaining cleanliness in a fast-paced environment.

The position offers starting pay of $21.72 per hour, with opportunities for overtime and bonuses. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED, and previous manufacturing experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be committed to safety rules and regulations.
• Experience using a computer, tablet, or smartphone required.
• Prior forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety rules and wear required safety equipment.
• Work as a team to exceed production and quality goals.
• Operate equipment and perform quality checks.
• Maintain cleanliness of designated work area.

Skills

Safety adherence

Teamwork

Equipment operation

Mechanical experience

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Your Job

Are you committed to safety? Do you enjoy working in a team environment? If this sounds like you, we may have the perfect role for you! Georgia-Pacific is looking for career‑minded individuals to join our Cellulose production team as a Production Team Member in Brunswick, GA. This position is an exciting entry‑level opportunity with room for advancement. Production Team Members support the facility production goals by operating lift trucks, operating paper machinery equipment, and performing housekeeping duties to maintain a safe environment.

Compensation

Starting pay for this role is $21.72 per hour. This role also offers opportunities for overtime and employees are eligible for quarterly bonuses. This role is part of the collective bargaining agreement and the starting pay for this role is set at $21.72 per hour.

Shift

This position works a rotating 12‑hour shift schedule, that includes weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Our Team

The Georgia‑Pacific Brunswick mill, which has been in operation since 1937, has the capability to produce over 800,000 tons of cellulose each year. Additionally, it is the largest single‑site fluff production facility in the world. To learn more about our Cellulose Division, visit www.gppackaging.com/Cellulose.

What You Will Do

• Position requires strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing safety equipment
• Work as a team to meet and exceed safety, production, and quality goals
• Perform quality checks and keep designated work area clean throughout shift
• Operate equipment to defined standards and product specification targets
• Perform housekeeping duties to include cleaning the paper machine's dryer/vent equipment and operating a forklift to recycle waste from paper machine
• Assist with troubleshooting minor machine malfunctions, making machine adjustments, and equipment changeovers; this may include working in high and/or confined spaces
• Safely and efficiently work in a fast‑paced, industrial environment that is hot, cold, humid, and noisy and may include working around dust, oil, grease, chemicals and other substances
• Perform tasks that entail lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, pushing and/or pulling for at least 12 hrs per day

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience using a computer, tablet, or smartphone

What Will Put You Ahead

• One year of experience within a manufacturing, warehouse or construction environment
• Two or more years of a technical degree or higher
• Mechanical experience
• Prior forklift experience

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 visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf