Production Operator

Georgia-Pacific LLC; Pennington (AL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation/time off

Educational assistance

Infertility assistance

Paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific’s Pennington, AL mill is hiring for hourly Production Workers. You will learn to safely operate machines, set up orders, and run product to customer specs. You’ll be trained to use a forklift and receive a certificate upon completion.

Shift options are 12 hours (6am–6pm or 6pm–6am) with weekends/holidays included; 7 consecutive days off during each 4-week cycle. Overtime is essential to the 24/7 operation and pay starts at $21.34/hour, rising to $24.81/hour after training.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• One year or more of manufacturing/industrial/production/construction experience.
• Experience in the Pulp and Paper industry or related: technical degree in Pulp and Paper, Mechanical (Industrial) Maintenance, or Electrical & Instrumentation; Ready to Work certificate.

Responsibilities

• Run products to customer specifications.
• Set up orders on machines.
• Perform basic preventative maintenance on the machines.
• Conduct required quality checks.
• Clean work area.
• Training is provided and the minimum age requirement is 18.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Industrial experience

Production experience

Construction experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific’s mill in Pennington, AL is hiring for hourly Production Workers! We’re looking for job seekers who want to take their manufacturing, industrial, or construction experience to the next level. In this role, we’ll train you how to safely operate our machines to include setting up orders and running product to customer specifications. You’ll also be trained how to use a forklift and receive a certificate upon successful completion of training.

Our Production Operators work 12-hour rotating shifts, 6am - 6pm and 6pm - 6am including weekends and holidays, and enjoy 7 consecutive days off during each 4-week cycle. The ability to work overtime is critical to our 24/7 operations.

The starting pay is $21.34 per hour. Once trained, the pay rate increases to $24.81 per hour.

GP employees who think critically, demonstrate initiative, work as a collaborative team member and have a strong focus on safety will find opportunities for long-term growth and fulfillment.

Our Team

Naheola Mill located in Pennington, Alabama, is a manufacturing site for the company’s well-known consumer products business, producing a wide range of products for the consumer business, including Angel Soft® bath tissue and Sparkle® paper towels, as well as bleached paperboard used in Dixie® paper cups and plates. The mill is the largest employer in the community and is engaged in supporting community outreach, workforce development and education.

What You Will Do

• Run products to customer specifications
• Set up orders on machines
• Perform basic preventative maintenance on the machines
• Conduct required quality checks
• Clean work area
• Training is provided and the minimum age requirement is 18

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• High School diploma or GED
• One year or more of manufacturing, industrial, production, or construction experience

What Will Put You Ahead

• One year or more of preventative maintenance experience
• Experience working a rotating shift
• Experience in the Pulp and Paper industry or one or more of the following:
• A Technical degree in Pulp and Paper, Mechanical (Industrial) Maintenance, or Electrical & Instrumentation
• A state issued Ready to Work certificate

This role is part of the collective bargaining agreement, and the starting pay for this role is set at $21.34 per hour.

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.

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