Production Worker- Gurdon Lumber

Production Worker - Gurdon Lumber, Georgia-Pacific LLC, Gurdon, Arkansas

Do you enjoy working with your hands? Are you motivated to meet production and quality goals? If this sounds like you and you possess a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn, then we are interested in learning more about you!

Georgia-Pacific is hiring for General Production roles at our mill in Gurdon, Arkansas. As a General Production (Utility) worker, you will learn multiple operator functions and perform various manual tasks that require repetitive motions. You will provide coverage for operators who are absent or on vacation, perform basic care duties such as preventative maintenance on machinery or repairing minor issues, and operate small equipment and tools (i.e. blowers, brooms, shovels) to clean up debris in and around machines to ensure a safe work environment and maximize uptime for facility equipment.

This is an entry-level role with opportunities for growth and career advancement.

Starting at $20.00 per hour
, plus $1.50 shift differential for night shift.

• Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures
• Learn to operate machinery to expected performance levels
• Act as a relief operator to cover other employees’ breaks and vacations
• Keep the work area clean throughout the shift to ensure a safe and orderly work environment
• Assist team members throughout the mill during production
• Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, to include wearing safety equipment
• Work any shift, overtime, weekends, and holidays as required, in a hot, humid, cold and noisy industrial environment
• Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours a day

• At least six (6) months of work experience in a manufacturing or production environment
  -or- one (1) year of work experience in a farming, landscaping, carpentry, mechanical, construction, warehouse, military, environment
• Experience using a smartphone, computer, or tablet

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• One (1) year of experience working in a lumber, plywood, or timber industry
• Experience operating mobile equipment (i.e. forklifts, bobcats, cranes, etc.)
• One (1) year of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment

Our goal is for each employee 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, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance.

Eligibility criteria vary by region.

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  for additional information (for Illinois, etc.).

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