PRODUCTION ASSOCIATE

GEORGIA-PACIFIC Madison, GA 30650 June 27, 2018 Others

Production Associate

Georgia-Pacific is looking to hire Production Associates to join our team at our plywood facility in Madison, GA. Production Associates assist operators with multiple tasks that allow the facility to meet or exceed production and quality goals. They have the opportunity to learn new skills while working with operators. Eventually this will allow them to fill in on the manufacturing line and advance into new positions. Successful Georgia-Pacific employees are self-motivated and they have a commitment to attendance excellence and punctuality. If this role interests you, we look forward to hearing from you!

Georgia-Pacific in Madison, GA manufactures pine plywood panels and siding that are ideal for residential and light commercial construction. GP employees strive for safety and health excellence while achieving an injury free workplace. To learn more about our Building Products division, visit www.buildgp.com.

A Day In The Life Typically Includes:

Performing general laborer duties and operating small equipment and hand tools, i.e.: blowers, shovels, pitch forks, brooms, to clean up debris in and around machines to ensure a clean and safe work environment
Adhering to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures
Assisting in operating machinery to expected performance levels
Working collaboratively as a team to meet or exceed production and quality goals while keeping waste at minimal levels

What Do You Need?

Basic Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED
Must have experience working in the plywood and lumber industry
Willing and able to work any shift, holidays, weekends and overtime as necessary
Willing and able to work in a hot, humid, cold, and noisy industrial environment
Willing and able to maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, to include safety equipment, i.e.: safety glasses, hearing protection, steel toed boots and other PPE as required by specific jobs
Willing and able to lift or move up to 50 lbs.
Willing and able to perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for at least eight (8) hours a day

What Would Put You Ahead?

Preferred Qualifications:

At least one (1) year of experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment
Experience operating material handling equipment, i.e.: hand trucks, pallet jacks, and/or forklifts
Experience using a computer for record-keeping and documentation functions

Who Is Georgia-Pacific?

Georgia-Pacific and its subsidiaries are among the world’s leading manufacturers and marketers of tissue, paper-based packaging, office papers, cellulose, specialty fibers, non-woven fabrics, building products and related chemicals. Our familiar consumer brands include: Quilted Northern®, Angel Soft®, Brawny®, enMotion®, Sparkle®, Mardi Gras®, and Vanity Fair®, as well as the Dixie® brand of disposable cups, plates and cutlery. Its Harmon subsidiary is among the world’s largest recyclers of paper, metal and plastics. The company employs approximately 35,000 people directly.

Who are we? Watch to find out more!

Salary and benefits commensurate with experience.
We are an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran
Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.