PRODUCTION OPERATOR - CAMDEN LUMBER

Georgia-Pacific; Camden (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific is hiring a Production Worker for our Camden, Texas Lumber mill. The role supports lumber production from log processing to finished boards, requiring attention to safety and efficiency in a non-climate-controlled mill.

Responsibilities include operating mill equipment, stacking lumber, and assisting in upkeep and maintenance while adhering to safety guidelines. Candidates should be able to work various shifts, including weekends and overtime.

Qualifications

• 6 months of experience in manufacturing, military, industrial, farming, agriculture, landscaping, carpentry, mechanical, or construction environment
• Two (2) years or more of experience in manufacturing, military, industrial, farming, agriculture, landscaping, carpentry, mechanical, or construction environment
• Experience driving and operating a forklift or other heavy equipment
• Experience working in wood products (plywood, lumber, or timber industry)

Responsibilities

• Develop skillsets required to run lumber mill equipment
• Remove lumber from conveyors and stack onto carts
• Assist in cleanup, operation, and maintenance of production equipment including but not limited to machine operation, forklift, and heavy equipment operation
• Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies and procedures while proactively seeking out potential safety hazards, including wearing safety equipment
• Read and comprehend written instructions as required to complete assigned tasks
• Work cooperatively and productively with supervisors, co-workers, and other associates to complete tasks, meet safety, production, and quality goals
• Cross train on various machines in any department to increase operational knowledge
• Ability to work any hours, to include a variety of shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed

Job description

Georgia-Pacific is now hiring for a Production Worker for our Camden, Texas Lumber mill. We manufacture Southern Yellow Pine 3x4s and 4x4s used in a multitude of residential and commercial projects.

Lumber is made by processing logs from harvested trees into useable boards for various purposes. Logs are debarked and cut down into 3x4s and 4x4s at our Sawmill. The boards are then dried in a Kiln to remove moisture and prevent warping or decay. After drying, the lumber is planed and smoothed to uniform dimensions and graded for quality based on strength, appearance, and defects. Finally, the lumber is packaged and shipped for such uses as fence posts, deck support posts, shed and building framing, pergolas and outdoor structures, mailbox posts and signposts, landscaping projects, DIY furniture and crafts and many more things.

• $20.00 per hour
• $1.50 shift differential for night shift

Shift:

• Only candidates who are flexible to be assigned to work any shift will be considered. This will include overtime, holidays, and weekends.
• Camden Lumber operates on a points-based attendance program.

Physical Location:

20125 Farm to Market Road 942 East

Our Team

GP employees strive for safety and health excellence while achieving an injury free workplace. To learn more about our Building Products division, visithttps://www.buildgp.com/ .

What You Will Do

• Develop skillsets required to run lumber mill equipment
• Remove lumber from conveyors and stack onto carts
• Assist in cleanup, operation, and maintenance of production equipment including but not limited to machine operation, forklift, and heavy equipment operation
• Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies and procedures while proactively seeking out potential safety hazards, including wearing safety equipment
• Read and comprehend written instructions as required to complete assigned tasks
• Work cooperatively and productively with supervisors, co-workers, and other associates to complete tasks, meet safety, production, and quality goals
• Cross train on various machines in any department to increase operational knowledge
• Ability to work any hours, to include a variety of shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• 6 months of experience in manufacturing, military, industrial, farming, agriculture, landscaping, carpentry, mechanical, or construction environment

What Will Put You Ahead

• Two (2) years or more of experience in manufacturing, military, industrial, farming, agriculture, landscaping, carpentry, mechanical, or construction environment
• Experience driving and operating a forklift or other heavy equipment
• Experience working in wood products (plywood, lumber, or timber industry)

Physical Requirements:

• Walk on elevated catwalks over 15 feet high to perform daily duties
• Work in a non-climate-controlled mill, with dust, noise and temperatures that can be higher in the summer and lower in the winter
• Perform tasks such as lifting (50lbs), walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to 12 hours/day

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 .

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 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.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

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 , aquí , or tu ).