Production Operator (Production Technician)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) match

Paid vacation

Educational assistance

Parental leave

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific's OSB plant in Gladys, VA is seeking a Production Technician (Production Operator) to operate equipment and maintain product quality. The compensation range is $22.00–28.00 per hour, with entry rates typically $22.00–24.50, depending on qualifications.

Responsibilities include operating heavy and mobile equipment, learning control room tasks, monitoring system performance, and adhering to safety policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in industrial or manufacturing settings.
• Experience using computers, smartphones, or tablets for documentation.
• Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment to produce and maintain product quality.
• Operate heavy equipment including forklift and manlift.
• Learn tasks in control cab, control room, and ground support.
• Monitor system performance and meet targets.
• Provide ground support and maintain a safe, clean area.
• Work in high and confined spaces up to 12 hrs per shift.
• Communicate effectively within a team.
• Follow safety policies and wear PPE.

Skills

Industrial experience

HMI experience

Equipment troubleshooting

Mobile equipment operation

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Front-end Loader

Control Room Panels

HMI graphics

Job description

Production Technician (Production Operator) – Georgia‑Pacific, OSB plant in Gladys, VA.

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‑hour rotating shifts, that include 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.

Responsibilities

• Operate 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.
• 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 the production area while maintaining a safe and clean working environment.
• Work in high (up to 80 ft) and confined spaces for up to 12 hrs.
• 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 12 hrs in an indoor or outdoor environment, in all weather conditions.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• One or more years of experience in an 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.

Desired / Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating industrial machines in a manufacturing environment.
• HMI experience.
• Experience troubleshooting industrial equipment.
• 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Life insurance.
• AD&D, disability, and retirement benefits.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation/time off.
• Educational assistance.
• Infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance (where eligible).

Equal Opportunity Employer. This position is open to all qualified applicants regardless of disability or protected veteran status. Some offers of employment may be conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E‑Verify.