Production Operator (Production Technician)

Georgia Pacific; Gladys (VA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific in Gladys, VA seeks a Production Technician to support safe and efficient OSB production. You’ll operate equipment, maintain product quality, and participate in training shifts. The role offers 12-hour rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime with staged training.

Entry rates start at $22.00/hr, rising to $28.00/hr; pay scales vary with qualifications. Join a tobacco-free facility with strong benefits through Koch Industries.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1+ years of industrial/manufacturing experience.
• Experience using a computer, smartphone, and/or tablet for documentation and/or record-keeping functions.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment to produce and maintain product quality to meet customer expectations.
• Operate heavy and moving manufacturing equipment including front-end loader, sweeper, forklift, and manlift.
• Learn new tasks in control cab, control room, and ground support.
• Operate Control Room panels, displays and HMI graphics to maintain operations.

Skills

Industrial experience

HMI experience

Mobile equipment operation

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Your Job

We are looking for individuals that are ready to take the next step in their career, as Production Technician at our Georgia‑Pacific, OSB plant in Gladys, VA! If you are looking for growth and advancement opportunities within an organization, apply today! Our Technicians play a vital role in the safe and efficient manufacturing of our products.

Expected compensation range for Production Technician role is $22.00‑28.00, with entry rates typically being on the lower end of this range from $22.00‑24.50/hr. Pay rates may vary based on individual qualifications and contribution levels.

Technicians may work in various departments that include Log Yard, Dryer & Energy, Press, and Finishing. They work 12‑hr rotating shifts, including weekends, holidays, and overtime. Training requires individuals to work four extra shifts per month in addition to the regular schedule until training has been successfully completed.

Our Team

Georgia‑Pacific located in Gladys, Virginia manufactures Oriented Strand Board (OSB), a popular type of wood product used for flooring, walls, and roof sheathing in mostly residential construction applications. Georgia‑Pacific's building product business has consistently been among the nation's top suppliers of building products to building materials dealers and large warehouse retailers. Georgia‑Pacific employees strive for safety and health excellence while achieving an injury‑free workplace.

As part of Koch Industries, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401K with company match, and more.

Our plant is a tobacco‑free facility.

What You Will Do

• Responsible for operating equipment to produce and maintain quality of product to meet and/or exceed customer expectations
• Operate heavy and moving manufacturing equipment, and mobile equipment including a front‑end loader, sweeper, forklift, and manlift
• Proficiently learn new tasks that include functions in control cab, control room, and ground support
• Operate Control Room panels, displays and HMI graphics to maintain operations according to parameters
• Monitor system performance to meet targets
• Provide ground support for production area while maintaining safe and clean working environment
• Work in high (up to 80 ft) and confined spaces for up to 12hrs
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with other team members in a team‑based environment
• Learn and comply with all safety policies and regulations to include wearing the necessary Personal Protection Equipment and understanding of permit requirements
• Perform tasks such as pulling, pushing, and lifting up to 50 lbs., as well as walking, climbing, including stairs, ladders, stooping, standing, and reaching for up to 12hrs in an indoor or outdoor environment, in all weather conditions

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• High School Diploma or GED
• One or more years of experience in industrial, military, manufacturing, warehouse, home improvement retail, and/or farming environment
• Experience using a computer, smartphone, and/or tablet for documentation and/or record‑keeping functions

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience operating industrial machines in a manufacturing environment
• HMI experience
• Experience troubleshooting industrial equipment in industrial, military, manufacturing, warehouse, home improvement retail, and/or farming environment
• Three or more years of industrial or manufacturing experience
• Experience operating mobile equipment
• Experience working in a computer‑controlled environment
• Experience in a logging environment
• Experience in control cab operations

Our Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, AD, 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.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E‑Verify.