Production Operator: 12-Hour Shifts, Benefits & Growth

Georgia-Pacific LLC; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Life insurance

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid floating holidays

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific LLC in Fort Dodge, IA is hiring production operators for 12‑hour rotating shifts. Start at $27.57 per hour, with opportunities for pay increases as operators train and develop new skills.

We offer full medical/dental benefits, life insurance, a 401(k) match, paid holidays, paid vacation, and floating holidays. Roles involve operating controls, quality checks, and team support in a safety‑driven environment, with opportunities for advancement as you gain experience and contribute

Qualifications

• One year or more of previous experience in production, warehouse, industrial, farming, construction, manufacturing or military environments.
• Experience identifying, analyzing and troubleshooting quality issues.
• Experience troubleshooting equipment.
• Experience working with construction materials such as lumber, gypsum, plaster, brick, and insulation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure machines are set up properly and performing optimally.
• Troubleshoot and adjust machines as needed.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and environmental guidelines.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment to achieve production and safety goals.
• Clean equipment and work area regularly to ensure readiness, safety and reliability.
• Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and pulling as needed.
• Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and wearing safety equipment.
• Work flexible starting times, rotating shifts, holidays, weekends and overtime as needed.
• Communicate effectively in English through reading, written and verbal interactions.

Skills

Machine operation

Quality checks

Safety compliance

English communication

Job description

Georgia-Pacific LLC in Fort Dodge, IA is hiring production operators for 12‑hour rotating shifts. Start at $27.57 per hour, with opportunities for pay increases as operators train and develop new skills.

We offer full medical/dental benefits, life insurance, a 401(k) match, paid holidays, paid vacation, and floating holidays. Roles involve operating controls, quality checks, and team support in a safety‑driven environment, with opportunities for advancement as you gain experience and contribute