Production Operator - Antioch, CA

Georgia Pacific; Antioch (CA); On-site; USD 41,548; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Retirement plan

Paid vacation and time off

Educational assistance

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Antioch, CA is seeking safety-oriented Production Operators for their Gypsum facility. In this role, you will operate equipment to meet specifications, troubleshoot any issues, and maintain safety protocols in a high-volume environment. Candidates should have experience in industrial settings and be comfortable with teamwork and physical tasks. This position offers a competitive hourly wage of $30.16 and includes benefits focusing on overall wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Safety-oriented and efficient with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to operate machinery and monitor production standards.
• Strong teamwork skills and willingness to adhere to safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment to meet defined product specifications.
• Monitor and troubleshoot equipment performance.
• Assist in routine preventative maintenance and upkeep.

Skills

Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments

Forklift operation

Troubleshooting quality issues

Education

Completion of post high school education in a manufacturing/industrial program

Job description

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is looking to hire safety-oriented and efficient Production Operators for our Gypsum facility in Antioch, CA.

Compensation

$30.16/hour

Schedule

12 hour rotating shifts that include weekends, holidays and overtime as needed

What You Will Do

• 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 preventative 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

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• 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 working in an industrial/manufacturing environment
• Experience operating a forklift
• Experience identifying, analyzing and troubleshooting quality issues
• Experience working with construction materials (lumber, gypsum, plaster, brick, insulation, etc.)
• Experience in identifying, leading, developing and implementing process improvement initiatives

Our Team

The Antioch Gypsum facility employs approximately 120 individuals in helping Georgia-Pacific as one of the nation's leading gypsum board manufacturers. Georgia-Pacific's building product business is consistently amongst the nation's top suppliers of building products to large warehouse retailers and building materials dealers. Our employees strive for safety and health excellence while achieving an injury free workplace. To learn more about our Building Products division, visit http://www.buildgp.com.

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. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E‑Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E‑Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).