Shipping Department Production Associate

Flint Hills Resources; Waxahachie (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement / 401k options

Competitive shift differentials

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific in Waxahachie, TX, is seeking a Shipping Department Production Associate to ensure finished products are packed and shipped accurately and on time. The role requires forklift operation, inventory accuracy, and safe handling of materials in a fast-paced environment.

You will verify orders, inspect quality, label materials, stage shipments, and support operators by coordinating material flow. Evening/weekend availability and safety teamwork are essential components of daily duties.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, warehouse, or military environment.
• One year of sit-down forklift experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience using a computer, tablet, or scan gun for documentation and/or record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, inspect, package, and stage finished products for on-time shipment.
• Verify orders for accuracy and ensure products meet quality standards.
• Label and package materials to company and customer specifications.
• Load and stage shipments for carrier pickup.
• Troubleshoot equipment to optimize production.
• Support machine operators by staging materials and monitoring product flow.
• Operate pallet jacks, forklifts, and unitizers safely and effectively.
• Utilize shipping software and scanners to track inventory and shipments.
• Maintain accurate inventory and shipping documentation.

Skills

sit-down forklift experience

computer/tablet/scan gun

shift flexibility

Tools

KIWI load OS

Clamp truck

Pallet jacks + forklifts

Job description

Shipping Department Production Associate

Georgia-Pacific is seeking a safety-oriented individual to join our team as aShipping Department Production AssociateinWaxahachie, TX.

• $24.05 per hour
• 2nd Shift Differential- Two dollars per hour = $26.05
• 3rd Shift Differential-Two dollars per hour = $26.05
• 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 and available to workanyshift will be considered. This will include overtime, holidays, and weekends as needed.
• The first (1-2) weeks of orientation will be on 1st shift (7am - 3pm), then you will be assigned to your shift after your orientation.

Shift Hours:

• 1st Shift: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
• 2nd Shift: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
• 3rd Shift: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM(Starts Monday night)
• Overtime, holidays, and weekends as needed.

Physical Location:

A Shipping Department Production Associate is responsible for ensuring finished products are accurately prepared, packed, and shipped to customers in a timely manner. In this role, you will verify orders, inspect products for quality, label and package materials according to company standards, and stage shipments for carrier pickup. You will also support machine operators by assisting with staging materials, monitoring product flow, and ensuring production runs smoothly and efficiently. This position often requires operating pallet jacks, forklifts, unitizers, using shipping software or scanners, and maintaining accurate inventory documentation. Strong attention to detail, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and a commitment to safety and teamwork are essential to ensure on-time deliveries and overall customer satisfaction.

Must be able to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

Our Team

Our team creates value by safely assisting with the production of corrugated boxes for our valued customers. Click here to see how we make corrugated boxes, and click here tolearnmore about our products!

What You Will Do

• Prepare, inspect, package, and stage finished products for on-time shipment
• Verify orders for accuracy and ensure products meet quality standards
• Label and package materials according to company and customer specifications
• Load and stage shipments for carrier pickup
• Troubleshoot equipment to optimize production
• Support machine operators by staging materials and monitoring product flow
• Help maintain efficient production by ensuring materials are available and organized
• Operating equipment such as pallet jacks, forklifts, and unitizers safely and effectively
• Utilize shipping software and scanners to track inventory and shipments
• Maintain accurate inventory and shipping documentation
• Follow all safety guidelines and contribute to a team-focused, fast-paced work environment
• Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours a day, in a loud/noisy, and industrial, high-volume environment

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, warehouse, or military environment.
• One (1) year of sit-down forklift experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience using a computer, tablet, or scan gun for documentation and/or record-keeping functions.

What Will Put You Ahead:

• Minimum of two (2) years of sit-down forklift experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Experience using KIWI or a similar load operating system.
• Experience operating a clamp truck

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.

Who We Are

As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-basedpackaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works tomeet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products wemake, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over150 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.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

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.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

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