Electrical Apprentice - Gurdon Lumber

About the Role

Georgia-Pacific is seeking a candidate for its Electrical Apprenticeship Program to join our Lumber facility in Gurdon, AR. Our team creates value by safely assisting with the production of lumber for our valued customers.

What You Will Do

• Have high regard for personal safety and the safety of others while adhering to all plant safety/environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Under direct supervision, is responsible for assisting technicians in the installation, maintenance, replacements, repair jobs and other related tasks of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Attend and successfully meet requirements set forth by University of Arkansas Community College at Hope or other approved technical training programs including maintaining acceptable GPA.
• Improve workforce productivity and work quality.
• Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures and actively participating in the safety program.
• Communicating daily work performed and machine conditions via written and verbal documentation.
• Possess good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Basic computer skills – Microsoft Office, Outlook.
• Ability to understand documents, define problems, and draw valid conclusions.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Must meet all admittance requirements to University of Arkansas Community College at Hope or other approved technical training programs.
• Must be able to work assigned shift based on school schedule, holidays and weekends.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Working knowledge of production.
• Working knowledge of hand tools.
• Previous electrical experience/aptitude.
• Passion for the lumber industry.

Pay

Starting pay $20.00-$25.00 per hour depending upon current skills and education. You will have the ability to increase your compensation based on skills and contribution to the overall performance of the mill.

Schedule

Must be willing to work overtime, days, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed, and attend scheduled class work offsite as needed.

Benefits

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.