Production Operator - Gurdon Lumber

Georgia Pacific Corp.; Gurdon (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific, a leader in lumber production at the Gurdon facility, is seeking a Production Worker to support dimensional lumber operations and assist with equipment handling.

Responsibilities include operating equipment, removing and stacking lumber, and maintaining safety standards across shifts, with overtime and weekend work as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or related environment.
• Two years or more of experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or construction environment.
• Experience driving and operating a forklift.
• Experience working in wood products (lumber/plywood) preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Develop skillsets to run dimensional lumber equipment.
• Remove lumber from conveyors and stack onto carts.
• Assist in clean up, operation, and maintenance of production equipment including machine and forklift operation.
• Adhere to plant safety and environmental guidelines and wear safety equipment.
• Read and comprehend written instructions to complete tasks.
• Collaborate with team to meet safety, production, and quality goals.
• Cross-train on various machines to increase operational knowledge.

Skills

Manufacturing environment

Forklift operation

Safety focus

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Georgia-Pacific is now hiring for a Production Worker for our Gurdon Lumber facility! We manufacture Southern Yellow Pine Lumber used in both residential and commercial construction.

Lumber is made by processing logs from harvested trees into useable boards and planks for construction and manufacturing.Logs are debarked and cut down into rough lumber.The boards are then dried 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 use in building homes, furniture, flooring, and other wood products.

$20.00 per hour

$1.50 shift differential for night shift

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.
• Gurdon Lumber operates on a points-based attendance program.

Physical Location

1 GP Lane

Our Team

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

What You Will Do

• Develop skillsets required to run dimensional lumber equipment
• Remove lumber from conveyors and stack onto carts

Assist in clean up, operation, and maintenance of production equipment; including but not limited to: machine operation, and forklift 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 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 a manufacturing, military, industrial, farming, agriculture, landscaping, carpentry, mechanical, or construction environment

Experience using a smartphone, computer, or tablet

What Will Put You Ahead

Two (2) years or more of experience in a manufacturing, military, industrial, farming, agriculture, landscaping, carpentry, mechanical, or construction environment

Experience driving and operating a forklift

Experience working in wood products (plywood, lumber, or timber industry)

Hich School Diploma or GED equivalent

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

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Hiring Philosophy

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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.

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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 Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf