ENTRY-LEVEL - Production Operator - Newington, NH
Georgia-Pacific Gypsum is seeking motivated and safety-oriented individuals to join our team as Production Operators at our Newington, NH facility. This position creates value by supporting our operations team in the continuous manufacturing of wallboard products.
Pay
Starts at $27.00/hour and up depending on experience. Night shift differential: $1.50–$2.00/hour.
Schedule
12-hour straight shifts. Currently hiring for night shift: 6:00pm–6:30am. Schedules include weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
Responsibilities
- Operate equipment to defined standards and product specification targets
- Monitor and/or enter data into computer control systems
- Troubleshoot equipment to optimize production
- Perform basic asset care duties, including routine preventative maintenance and cleaning of work area
- Work as a team to meet or exceed production, waste, quality, and safety goals
- Operate and/or work around mobile equipment such as forklifts and heavy equipment
- Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing safety equipment
- 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
- Work in an industrial environment that is hot, humid, and noisy, with exposure to dust, grease, oil, and other chemical substances (non-climate-controlled facility)
Requirements
- At least 1 year of work experience
Qualifications
Experience that will put you ahead:
- Experience in a manufacturing, agricultural, warehouse, or military environment, or completion of post-high school education in manufacturing/industrial fields
- Experience using a computer, tablet, or smart device
- Experience troubleshooting equipment in a manufacturing setting
- Experience operating a heavy-load forklift
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Life insurance, accident and sickness insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid holidays and vacations
- Overtime opportunities
- Educational assistance
- May include infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance (eligibility criteria apply)
About the Team
The Newington Gypsum facility employs approximately 130 individuals and is one of the nation’s leading gypsum board manufacturers. Georgia-Pacific’s building products business is a top supplier to large warehouse retailers and building materials dealers. Employees strive for safety and health excellence while achieving an injury-free workplace.
Georgia-Pacific is a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, and building products. The company operates one of the largest recycling businesses and employs over 30,000 people in more than 150 locations.