Production Operator - Georgia-Pacific

Georgia-Pacific is searching for Production Operators at the corrugated facility in Martinsville, VA! Production Operators contribute to manufacturing process of corrugated boxes by operating equipment, troubleshooting and performing routine maintenance. A successful candidate will be detail-oriented and thrive in a team-oriented environment.

This role requires that you be available to work ANY shift as assigned by the business.

Holidays, weekends and overtime will be required based on business needs

Martinsville operates on a points-based attendance program.

Compensation

This role pays $22.08/HOUR.

• $.27/HOUR shift differential (increase) will be given for 2nd shift. ($22.35, total hourly rate)
• $0.35/HOUR shift differential (increase) will be given for 3rd shift. ($22.43, total hourly rate)

• 1st Shift: 7:00am - 3:00p
• 2nd Shift: 3:00pm - 11:00pm
• 3rd Shift: 11:00pm - 7:00am (Starting Sunday Night)

Our Team

Our team creates value by safely assisting with the production of corrugated boxes for our valued customers. Our manufacturing employees work as one team, striving to achieve our vision of safely delivering high-quality products, on on-time, and at a competitive cost.

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What You Will Do

• Contribute to a team environment by cross-training and filling in for other operators during absences and breaks.
• Maintain a strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing safety equipment.
• Perform housekeeping functions to aid in keeping machinery functioning properly, reducing hazards, and maintaining the appearance of the plant.
• Complete and maintain daily inspections and downtime reports.
• Operate equipment to defined standards and product specification targets.
• Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours a day, in a loud/noisy, and industrial, high-volume environment.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience in manufacturing/industrial, agricultural, or military environment, OR a secondary education in manufacturing/industrial field
• Experience using a computer, tablet or smart device
• Willing to work any shift as required and assigned based on business needs.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience working in the corrugated industry.
• Two (2) or more years of continuous work in a high-speed, team-based manufacturing environment (picker-packer, dedicated assembly, and warehousing not applicable).

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, 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.

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.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

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.