Production Operator: 12-Hour Shifts, Growth & Benefits

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

401K matching program

Paid holidays

Paid vacation days

Paid floating holidays

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific LLC in Fort Dodge, IA is hiring Production Operator positions. The role starts at $27.57 per hour with potential pay-rate increases as operators train and develop new skills. We offer comprehensive medical/dental benefits, life insurance, a 401K match, paid holidays/vacation/floating holidays.

You will operate within a 12-hour rotating shift schedule. The team emphasizes safety, continuous improvement, and technology-driven processes to enhance reliability and efficiency.

Qualifications

• One year or more of experience in production, warehouse, or manufacturing.
• Ability to identify and troubleshoot quality issues.
• Experience working with construction materials such as gypsum, plaster, brick, and insulation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure machines are set up properly and performing optimally.
• Troubleshoot and make machine adjustments 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/or pulling as needed.
• Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including 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

Manufacturing experience

Quality control

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

English communication

Job description

Georgia-Pacific LLC in Fort Dodge, IA is hiring Production Operator positions. The role starts at $27.57 per hour with potential pay-rate increases as operators train and develop new skills. We offer comprehensive medical/dental benefits, life insurance, a 401K match, paid holidays/vacation/floating holidays.

You will operate within a 12-hour rotating shift schedule. The team emphasizes safety, continuous improvement, and technology-driven processes to enhance reliability and efficiency.