Production Operator - Albion, MI

Georgia Pacific Corp.; Albion Township (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific is seeking safety-minded Production Associates for Albion, MI. Starting pay is $23.25 per hour with second shift differential of $1.50 and third shift differential of $1.25. You may increase compensation based on skills and plant performance.

Be prepared to work first, second, or third shift, with overtime, holidays, and weekends as needed. Orientation begins on 1st shift; permanent 2nd or 3rd shift will be assigned after orientation.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a manufacturing, industrial, agricultural, or military environment is preferred.
• Ability to operate equipment to defined standards and targets.
• Willingness to work with safety rules and wear required safety gear.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment to defined standards and product specification targets.
• Monitor and/or input data into computer control systems.
• Troubleshoot equipment to optimize production.
• Perform basic asset care duties including routine maintenance and cleaning of work area.
• Work as a team to help meet or exceed production, waste, quality, and safety goals.
• Operate and/or work around mobile equipment.
• Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and wear safety equipment.
• Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to twelve hours a day in a loud industrial environment.

Education

Post high school education in manufacturing/industrial centered program

Job description

Georgia-Pacific is looking for safety-oriented individuals to join our team as Production Associates in Albion, MI!

• $23.25 per hour
• 2 nd shift differential is $1.50 per hour / 3 rd shift differential is $1.25 per hour
• You will have the ability to increase your compensation based on skills and contribution to the overall performance of the plant.

Shift

• Only candidates who are flexible to be assigned to work any shift will be considered
• Candidates must be flexible and available to work first, second, or third shift as needed. This will include overtime, holidays, and weekends.
• Currently hiring for 2 nd and 3 rd shift.
• Orientation will be on 1 st shift (7am-3pm), and you will be assigned your permanent 2 nd or 3 rd shift after your orientation.
• Albion operates on a point based attendance program.

Shift Hours:

• 1 st shift: Monday – Friday 7am-3pm; weekends and overtime as needed
• 2 nd shift: Monday – Friday 3pm-11pm; weekends and overtime as needed
• 3 rd shift: Monday – Friday 11pm-7am; weekends and overtime as needed

Production Associates play an integral part in maintaining the success of the plant by providing coverage and support for various machine centers throughout the plant. Production Associates will find opportunities to move into positions with increased responsibility. Georgia Pacific is one of the nation’s leading corrugated box manufacturers. To learn more about our Corrugated Division, visit: https://corrugated.gppackaging.com/

What You Will Do In Your Role

• Operate equipment to defined standards and product specification targets
• Monitor and/or entry into computer control systems
• Troubleshoot equipment to optimize production
• Perform basic asset care duties to include routine maintenance and cleaning of work area
• Work as a team to help meet or exceed production, waste, quality, and safety goals
• Operate and/or work around mobile equipment
• Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, to include wearing safety equipment.
• Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours a day, in a loud/noisy, and industrial, high-volume environment

The Experience You Will Bring

Requirements:

• Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, agricultural, or military environment OR completion of post high school education in a manufacturing/industrial centered program

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience using a computer, tablet, or smart device
• Previous experience working in a corrugated box plant

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