Production Operator - Fletcher, OK

Avature; Fletcher (OK); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking motivated individuals to join their production team as operators. This entry-level position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic industrial environment, where you'll learn to operate machinery and contribute to a safe and efficient workplace. With a focus on teamwork and safety, you'll be involved in various tasks, from equipment operation to data monitoring. The role offers flexible shifts, overtime opportunities, and a pathway for advancement as skills are developed. Join a company that values diversity and empowers its employees to innovate and thrive.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Educational Assistance

Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Completion of post high school education in a related program.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment to meet production standards.
• Monitor data in computer control systems.
• Perform basic maintenance and cleaning tasks.

Skills

Manufacturing Experience

Teamwork

Basic Computer Skills

Education

Post High School Education in Manufacturing

Job description

Georgia-Pacific is seeking motivated individuals to join our Gypsum Wallboard facility in Fletcher, OK. As a Production Operator, you will be responsible for using hand tools (i.e., blowers, shovels, brooms) to clean up debris in and around machines to ensure a safe work environment for all employees. You will also support machine operators and learn to operate production equipment. This entry-level position offers opportunities to advance as new skills are acquired and openings occur. Operators work in an industrial environment that is hot, humid, and noisy and work around dust, grease, oil, and other chemical substances. This is a non-climate-controlled facility, meaning temperatures can be very high in the summer, and cold in the winter.

Pay Rate:

$22.00/hour

Schedule:

8 or 12-hour rotating shifts that include weekends and holidays; Overtime opportunities available

Plants Address:

Georgia-Pacific Gypsum
16850 NE 135th St.
Fletcher, OK 73541

What You Will Do

• Operate equipment to defined standards and product specification targets
• Monitor and/or enter data into computer control systems
• Troubleshoot equipment to optimize production
• Perform basic asset care duties, including routine preventative maintenance and cleaning of work area
• Work as part of a team to meet or exceed production, waste, quality, and safety goals
• Operate and/or work around mobile equipment
• Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including 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 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 using a computer, tablet, or smart device

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 more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving customer needs worldwide with quality products. We also operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our over 30,000 employees across more than 150 locations are empowered to innovate daily to improve our products.

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 resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength—focusing on overall wellbeing. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and potentially infertility, parental, and adoption assistance. Eligibility and benefits vary by region and are detailed in the applicable plan documents. Please speak to your recruiter if you have questions.

We recognize individual work and personal needs and strive to create a work environment that supports collaboration and success.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Some employment offers are conditioned on passing a drug test. This employer participates in E-Verify. For more information, please click here.