Manufacturing Production Associate- Warrenton, GA

Your Job

Our Georgia-Pacific facility in Warrenton, GA is currently looking for motivated individuals to join our team as Manufacturing Production Associate's. Multiple positions available across all levels! These roles support the machine operators by learning to operate lumber production equipment, as well as general housekeeping to ensure a safe working environment for all employees.

Salary:

• Our starting pay is a minimum of $20-28/hr. or more depending on experience.
• You will have the ability to increase your compensation based on skills and contribution to the overall performance of the mill.

Shift: 12 hours rotating shift (3-week repeating cycle as below)

Shift Hours: 5:45 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. or 5:45pm - 6:00am

• Work Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday (day)
• Off Thursday, Friday, Work Saturday (day, only if needed)
• Off Sunday, Monday
• Work Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (night)
• Off Saturday
• Work Sunday, Monday (night)
• Off Tuesday, Wednesday
• Work Thursday, Friday (day)
• Off Saturday (repeat the cycle)

Physical Location:
331 Thomson Hwy, Warrenton, GA 30828

Our Team

Our team creates value by safely assisting with the production of lumber for our valued customers.

What You Will Do

• Learning to safely operate equipment to be able to relieve operators when needed
• Cross-training on various machines to increase operational knowledge
• General housekeeping around saws, conveyors, and stackers to keep machinery functioning properly, reduce hazards, and promoting a safe work environment
• Wear safety equipment including safety glasses, hearing protection, steel-toed boots, and other PPE as required by specific jobs
• Working 12 hour rotating shifts with the potential of weekends, overtime, and holidays when required
• Working in a hot, cold, humid, noisy industrial environment Maintaining strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, while performing tasks such as lifting up to 50 lbs, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and /or pulling

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications):

• Previous experience working in a manufacturing, industrial, construction, farming, warehouse, or military environment OR completion of training/schooling in a related technical discipline

What Will Put You Ahead (Preferred Qualifications):

• A minimum of six (6) months of experience working in a manufacturing, industrial, construction, farming, warehouse, or military environment OR completion of training/schooling in a related technical discipline.
• One (1) year of experience operating either a Hyster or Taylor forklift

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.
• Ability to work in a sawmill environment with dust, noise, heat, and cold conditions.

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 is an estimate based on market data and may vary with your knowledge, skills, and geographic location. Please speak with your recruiter for details.

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 more, Georgia-Pacific is committed to quality and innovation. Our 30,000+ employees across 150+ locations bring products to life while operating one of the largest recycling businesses in the industry.

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, aqui, or tu).

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 are 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