PRODUCTION OPERATOR - LAYUP NIGHTS - CAMDEN PLYWOOD

Georgia-Pacific LLC; Camden (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific LLC is hiring a Production Operator for the Layup Night Shift at our Camden Plywood facility in Camden, Texas. The role involves pulling and stacking plywood, operating veneer equipment, and adhering to safety and quality standards.

You will rotate to nights and may work overtime, weekends, and holidays as required. Starting rate is $20 per hour with a $1.50 night shift premium, plus potential increases based on skills and plant performance.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Pull and lift plywood, panels, or scraps up to 25 pounds.
• Assemble veneer cores by layering sheets according to specified patterns and project requirements.
• Operate production equipment and forklift.
• Follow plant safety and environmental guidelines and wear safety equipment.
• Read and comprehend written instructions to complete tasks.
• Work cooperatively with supervisors and co-workers to meet safety, production and quality goals.
• Cross train on various machines to increase operational knowledge.
• Work any hours including weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Wood products experience

Job description

Physical Location

20125 E 942, Camden, Tx 75934

Georgia-Pacific is now hiring for a PRODUCTION OPERATOR – LAYUP NIGHT SHIFT for our CAMDEN 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. WATCH OUR VIDEO BY CLICKING LINK BELOW https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qULbkdYwx1A

Salary

• STARTING RATE - $20 per hour
• $1.50 Night Shift Premium
• You will have the ability to increase your compensation based on skills and contribution to the overall performance of the plant.

Shift

• Schedule: 36hrs/48hrs – 2‑week rotation 7PM – 7AM
• Candidates must be flexible and available to work any shift as needed. New Hires in this role will start on nights. This will include overtime, holidays, and weekends.
• Orientation will be the first week on days, and you will be assigned your permanent shift after your orientation completes.
• Camden Plywood operates on a points‑based attendance program.

Physical Location

20125 E 942, Camden, Tx 75934

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

• 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)

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

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

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

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. 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

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, experience, and background. 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, 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