Job Description

Manufacturing Production Worker (Madison, GA)

Georgia-Pacific is now hiring for 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.

Salary:

• $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.

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.

Our Team:

GP employees strive for safety and health excellence while achieving an injury free workplace. To learn more about our Building Products division, visit Plywood | Georgia- Pacific

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.

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. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

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.

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.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our 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 is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Equal Opportunities:

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

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Permanent employment, Currently hiring, Immediate start, Worldwide, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Day shift

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