Production Operator

Georgia Pacific; Paragould (AR); On-site; USD 30,307 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance and disability

Retirement savings plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Educational assistance

Job summary

Anchor Packaging, a Georgia Pacific company, is seeking Production Operators for our Paragould, AR facility. The role focuses on efficient production and packaging of a quality product while maintaining cost effectiveness and fostering employee morale.

The Night Shift offers a pay range of $22.00–$24.00 per hour with a $0.75 shift differential. Shifts run from 6:55 pm to 7:00 am or 6:55 am to 7:00 pm, with safety and teamwork emphasized throughout the operation.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience using a computer, tablet, or smartphone.

Responsibilities

• Operate thermoforming equipment at targeted efficiencies while ensuring quality and GMP compliance.
• Troubleshoot and adjust equipment settings.
• Conduct visual inspections and testing to ensure product quality.
• Enter product information into a computer system.
• Verify labels and packaging materials match work orders.
• Assist with changeovers and minor preventive maintenance.
• Maintain safety standards and communicate across shifts.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Computer skills

Tools

Thermoforming equipment

Job description

Production Operator – Paragould, AR

Anchor Packaging, a Georgia Pacific company, is looking for Production Operators to join our dynamic team at the Paragould, AR facility. The role focuses on ensuring efficient production and packaging of a quality product while maintaining cost effectiveness and fostering employee morale.

Pay and Shifts

Pay: $22.00 – $24.00 per hour with $0.75 shift differential for nights.

• Night Shift: 6:55 pm to 7:00 am
• Day Shift: 6:55 am to 7:00 pm

What You Will Do

• Operate thermoforming equipment (extruders, ovens, forming machines, and trim press) at targeted efficiencies while maintaining product quality and following Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Troubleshoot and adjust equipment settings.
• Ensure product quality through visual inspections and testing equipment.
• Retrieve and enter product information using a computer.
• Verify that labels and packaging materials match product and work orders.
• Assist with changeovers and minor preventive maintenance.
• Promote timely and effective communication between packers, other operators, supervisors, and support staff.
• Follow all safety policies and ensure team members adhere to safety standards.
• Perform tasks such as lifting up to 70 lbs, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, and pulling for up to 12 hours a day in a loud, high‑volume environment.

Basic Qualifications

• One (1) or more years of experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, automotive, agricultural, or military environment.
• Experience using a computer, tablet, or smartphone.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) or more years of experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, automotive, agricultural, or military environment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Life insurance and short‑term/long‑term disability.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and time off.
• Educational assistance and other benefits as applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. All offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E‑Verify.