Manufacturing Production Associate (Warrenton, GA)

About the role

Your Job Our Georgia-Pacific facility in Warrenton, GA is currently looking for motivated individuals to join our team as Manufacturing Production Worker. Multiple positions available across all levels! These roles support the machine operators by learning to operate lumber production equipment, as well as general housekeeping to ensure a safe working environment for all employees.

Responsibilities

• Learning to safely operate equipment to be able to relieve operators when needed
• Cross-training on various machines to increase operational knowledge
• General housekeeping around saws, conveyors, and stackers to keep machinery functioning properly, reduce hazards, and promoting a safe work environment
• Wear safety equipment including safety glasses, hearing protection, steel-toed boots, and other PPE as required by specific jobs
• Working 12 hour rotating shifts with the potential of weekends, overtime, and holidays when required
• Working in a hot, cold, humid, noisy industrial environment
• Maintaining strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, while performing tasks such as lifting up to 50 lbs, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and /or pulling

Requirements

Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks including climbing ladders and working at heights or in confined spaces.Ability to work in a sawmill environment with dust, noise, heat, and cold conditions.

Qualifications

• A minimum of six (6) months of experience working in a manufacturing, industrial, construction, farming, warehouse, or military environment
• OR completion of training/schooling in a related technical discipline
• One (1) year of experience operating either a Hyster or Taylor forklift

Skills

Previous experience working in a manufacturing, industrial, construction, farming, warehouse, or military environment OR completion of training/schooling in a related technical discipline.

Benefits

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 are set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

Pay

Salary: Our starting pay is a minimum of $20-28/hr. or more depending on experience.You will have the ability to increase your compensation based on skills and contribution to the overall performance of the mill.

Schedule

Shift: 12 hours rotating shift (3-week repeating cycle as below)

Shift Hours: 5:45 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. or 5:45pm – 6:00am Work Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday (day)Off Thursday, Friday, Work Saturday (day, only if needed)Off Sunday, MondayWork Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (night) Off SaturdayWork Sunday, Monday (night)Off Tuesday, WednesdayWork Thursday, Friday (day)Off Saturday (repeat the cycle)

Contact Information

Physical Location: 331 Thomson Hwy, Warrenton, GA 30828

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, experience, and background. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

About Us

As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products, and more, Georgia-Pacific is committed to quality and innovation. Our 30,000+ employees across 150+ locations bring products to life while operating one of the largest recycling businesses in the industry.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information.