Production Worker - Paper Machine

About the role

The Production Workers at Georgia-Pacific's Monticello, MS facility have the opportunity to join a dedicated team focused on producing and delivering high-quality paper products. This position offers the chance to advance and grow within a stable, rapidly expanding organization.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment to defined standards and product specification targets
• Monitor and/or enter into computer control systems
• Monitor and troubleshoot equipment to optimize production
• Perform basic asset care duties including routine preventative maintenance and cleaning of the work area
• Work as a team to help meet or exceed production, waste, quality, and safety goals
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols including wearing necessary Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
• Must be able to push or pull a variety of weights
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot equipment or process issues
• Able to read and follow written instructions
• Communicate effectively within the team and organization
• Adapt to a fast-paced environment and changing priorities
• Perform tasks such as sitting, lifting up to 50 pounds (with assistance), walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to 12 hours a day

Requirements

• Three years or more of experience working in an industrial operation OR/AND an associate degree in a relevant field, OR/AND a technical certification, demonstrating specialized knowledge and skills
• Experience using math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) and able to read a tape measure
• Experience using a computer, tablet, or smart device
• High School Diploma or GED

Qualifications

• Pulp & Paper industry experience
• College experience, 2-year degree, or technical certification
• Lift truck or other industrial equipment experience

Skills

• Operate equipment to defined standards and product specification targets
• Monitor and/or enter into computer control systems
• Monitor and troubleshoot equipment to optimize production
• Perform basic asset care duties including routine preventative maintenance and cleaning of the work area
• Work as a team to help meet or exceed production, waste, quality, and safety goals
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols including wearing necessary Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
• Must be able to push or pull a variety of weights
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot equipment or process issues
• Able to read and follow written instructions
• Communicate effectively within the team and organization
• Adapt to a fast-paced environment and changing priorities
• Perform tasks such as sitting, lifting up to 50 pounds (with assistance), walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to 12 hours a day

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Disability
• Retail
• Education Assistance
• Infertility Assistance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Adoption Assistance