Quality Control Technician – Sawmill, 12-Hour Rotating Shifts

Georgia-Pacific LLC; Warrenton (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific is hiring a Quality Control Technician for our Lumber facility in Warrenton, GA. The role involves performing inspections, data collection, and process audits to ensure lumber meets quality and safety standards while supporting continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include maintaining QC documentation, calibrating measuring devices, and collaborating with operators and maintenance teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 1 year experience in a quality/inspection role.
• Experience using calipers, micrometers, measuring tape, and common hand tools.
• Proficient with basic computer use (Microsoft Office - Excel and Word).

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, data collection, troubleshooting, and process audits to ensure sawmill operations produce lumber that meets quality, safety, and production targets.
• Adhere to all plant safety, environmental, and quality policies and procedures at all times.
• Maintain QC documentation and logs and store files in designated locations.
• Conduct process audits and follow a structured quality schedule to support continuous production flow.
• Troubleshoot lumber quality issues and make actionable recommendations to operations and maintenance teams.
• Collaborate with operators, maintenance, and supervisors; train operators on inspection methods as needed.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and Kaizen events.
• Maintain inspection records and use plant systems to analyze data.

Skills

Quality inspection

Calipers

Micrometers

Measuring devices

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Tools

Optimizer software

PLC/HMI interfaces

Job description

Georgia-Pacific is hiring a Quality Control Technician for our Lumber facility in Warrenton, GA. The role involves performing inspections, data collection, and process audits to ensure lumber meets quality and safety standards while supporting continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include maintaining QC documentation, calibrating measuring devices, and collaborating with operators and maintenance teams.