Production Associate
The Job Georgia-Pacific is seeking Production Associates at our corrugated facility in Martinsville, VA. Production Associates support the manufacturing of corrugated boxes by operating equipment, troubleshooting issues, and performing routine maintenance in a team-based environment.
About the Role
Candidates must be flexible to support business needs, including overtime, holidays, and weekends. Currently hiring for 2nd and 3rd shift. The first week of orientation will take place on 1st shift. Assigned shift will be communicated after orientation.
Responsibilities
- Cross-train and support other operators during breaks or absences
- Follow all safety rules and wear required safety equipment
- Perform housekeeping to support equipment reliability and reduce hazards
- Complete daily inspections and downtime reports
- Operate equipment to defined standards and product specifications
- Perform physical tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, and pulling for up to twelve (12) hours per day in a loud, industrial manufacturing environment
Requirements
- Experience in a manufacturing/industrial, agricultural, or military environment
- Secondary education in a manufacturing or industrial field
- Willingness and ability to work any shift as required based on business needs
Qualifications
- Experience in the corrugated industry or in a high-speed, team-based manufacturing environment with a strong focus on safety and quality
Skills
None specified
Benefits
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.
Pay
Starting Pay: $22.08 per hour
Shift Differential: $0.27/hour for 2nd shift ($22.35 total hourly rate), $0.35/hour for 3rd shift ($22.43 total hourly rate)
Schedule
- 1st Shift: 7:00am – 3:00pm
- 2nd Shift: 3:00pm – 11:00pm
- 3rd Shift: 11:00pm – 7:00am (starting Sunday night)
Physical Location
25 Industrial Park Drive, Ridgeway, VA 24148
Our Team
Our team works together to safely produce high-quality corrugated boxes for our customers, delivering products on time and at a competitive cost. Click here to see how we make corrugated boxes and click here to learn more about our products!
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.
Who We Are
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.
Equal Opportunities
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. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).