Production Operator - Gurdon Plywood

Georgia-Pacific; Gurdon (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific is hiring a Production Operator for our Gurdon Plywood facility. You will pull and lift plywood panels, assemble veneer cores, and operate production equipment, including forklift operation, while adhering to safety guidelines.

We offer $20.00 per hour with a $1.50 night shift differential and opportunities to increase pay based on skills and performance. Candidates should have prior manufacturing or related experience and be available for day, swing, or night shifts, including

Qualifications

• Prior experience in manufacturing or related environments.
• Experience using a smartphone, computer, or tablet.
• Forklift experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Pull and lift plywood, panels, or scraps that could be up to 25 pounds.
• Assemble veneer cores by layering sheets according to specified patterns and project requirements.
• 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
• 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.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Tech literacy

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Georgia-Pacific is now hiring for a Production Operator for our Gurdon Plywood facility! We manufacture pine plywood panels and siding that are ideal for residential and light commercial construction like subflooring, wall and roof sheathing, and concrete formwork.

Plywood is a strong, versatile product made by gluing together thin layers (veneers) of wood with the grain of each layer running in opposite directions. This cross-graining makes it stable, durable, and resistant to warping.

• $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 Plywood operates on a points-based attendance program.
• Orientation will be on day shift and you will start on your permanent shift after your orientation.

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

• Pull and lift plywood, panels, or scraps that could be up to 25 pounds.
• Assemble veneer cores by layering sheets according to specified patterns and project requirements.
• 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)

• Prior experience in manufacturing, military, industrial, farming, agriculture, landscaping, carpentry, mechanical, or construction environment
• Experience using a smartphone, computer, or tablet

What Will Put You Ahead

• At least two (2) years or more of consistent experience in a manufacturing, military, industrial, farming, agriculture, landscaping, carpentry, mechanical, or construction environment
• Experience driving and operating a forklift or other mobile equipment (i.e. bobcats, cranes, etc.
• Experience working in wood products (lumber, plywood, or timber industry)
• One (1) year of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment

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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This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

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.

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 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