Manufacturing Production Worker

About the role

Georgia-Pacific is now hiring Production Workers for our Madison Plywood facility. We manufacture pine plywood panels and siding that are ideal for residential and light commercial construction like subflooring, wall and roof sheathing, and concrete formwork. Plywood is a strong, versatile product made by gluing together thin layers (veneers) of wood with the grain of each layer running in opposite directions. This cross-graining makes it stable, durable, and resistant to warping.

What You Will Do

• Learn to operate various machines throughout the mill
• Adjust to changing work schedules to meet business demands
• Remove sawdust and other debris from production equipment
• Assemble veneer cores by layering sheets according to specified patterns and project requirements
• Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies and procedures while proactively seeking out potential safety hazards, including wearing safety equipment
• Assist team members throughout the mill as needed
• Pull and lift plywood, panels, or scraps that could be up to 25 lbs
• Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to 12 hours/day
• Walk on elevated catwalks over 15 feet high to perform daily duties
• Work in a hot, humid, dusty, cold and noisy high-volume environment industrial environment
• Work 10-12 hour rotating schedule that includes weekends and holidays

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience in at least ONE of the following areas: manufacturing, agricultural, warehouse, construction, landscaping, automotive OR military environment OR completion of post high school education in manufacturing/industrial

What Will Put You Ahead

• Two (2) years or more of experience in a manufacturing, military, industrial, farming, agriculture, landscaping, carpentry, mechanical, or construction environment
• Experience driving and operating a forklift
• Experience working in wood products

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

Shift

Only candidates who are flexible to be assigned to work any shift will be considered. Our employees work 12-hours shifts following a 2-2-3 schedule. Days 7am - 7pm, Nights 7pm - 7am; Finishing and Green end Departments 4-2-4 schedule. Candidates must be flexible and available to work days or nights as needed. This will include overtime, holidays, and weekends. Currently hiring for day shift and night shift. Orientation will be on Day Shift 8am – 4pm Monday through Friday, and you will be assigned your permanent shift after your orientation. Madison, GA operates on a points-based attendance program.

Pay

Starting pay is $20 per hour. There is a $2 shift differential for night shift. You will have the ability to increase your compensation based on skills and contribution to the overall performance of the plant.

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.

About the Company

As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 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. 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.