Production Operator - Rocky Creek Lumber - Georgia-Pacific

Georgia-Pacific is seeking Production Operators in our GP-Rocky Creek Lumber Mill in Frisco City, AL. You will learn to operate lumber production equipment on one or more machine centers. The equipment may include automated saws, scanners, bundlers, sorter trimmers as well as associated transfer forklifts & lumber handling equipment. This position offers opportunities for advancement as new skills are acquired. Higher starting rates may be available depending on experience. If you want to be a part of a team that works safely, produces a quality product, and provides ongoing learning opportunities, this may be the job for you!

Production Operators starting at $18.50 and up depending upon experience!

12 hours a day with rotating shifts

What You Will Do In Your Role

• Adhering to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies and procedures while proactively seeking out potential safety hazards
• Maintaining a clean and orderly work environment
• Using blowers, brooms, and other equipment to clean up debris in and around machines to ensure a safe work environment for all employees
• Performing housekeeping functions to aid in keeping machinery running smoothly, reducing safety and fire hazards, maintaining environmental controls, and maintaining the appearance of the plant
• Cross-training on production equipment and mobile equipment to provide coverage for vacations, breaks, and absences
• Working in various areas throughout the mill to help meet or exceed facility and company production and quality goals
• Assisting team members throughout the mill as needed during the production of lumber.
• Working collaboratively as a team to meet or exceed production and quality goals while keeping waste at minimal levels

The Experience You Will Bring

Requirements:

• A minimum of six (6) months of work experience in an industrial, manufacturing, warehouse, farming, carpentry, construction, landscaping, production, or military environment

• Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to 12 hours a day
• Lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations including wearing safety equipment
• Work in a hot humid, cold, and noisy industrial environment, while working rotating shifts, overtime, holidays, and weekends

What Will Put You Ahead

• One (1) year of previous manufacturing experience
• Experience troubleshooting equipment in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in lumber or wood products
• Mechanical experience troubleshooting manufacturing equipment

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: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf