Production Operator- Gurdon Plywood

Georgia-Pacific Production Operator – Gurdon Plywood Facility

We manufacture pine plywood panels and siding that are ideal for residential and light commercial construction such as subflooring, wall and roof sheathing, and concrete formwork.

• $20.00 per hour
• $1.50 shift differential for night shift
• Opportunity for higher compensation based on skills and contribution to plant performance

• Candidates must be flexible to work any shift (first, second, or third) including overtime, holidays, and weekends.
• Orientation will be on the day shift; you will start on your permanent shift after orientation.
• The plant operates on a points‑based attendance program.

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• Pull and lift plywood, panels, or scraps that could be up to 25 pounds.
• Assemble veneer cores by layering sheets according to specified patterns and project requirements.
• Assist in clean‑up, operation, and maintenance of production equipment, including machine operation and forklift operation.
• Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures while proactively seeking potential safety hazards, including wearing required safety equipment.
• Read and comprehend written instructions as required to complete assigned tasks.
• Work cooperatively and productively with supervisors, co‑workers, and other associates to complete tasks, meet safety, production, and quality goals.
• Cross‑train on various machines to increase operational knowledge.
• Work any hours, including a variety of shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

• Prior experience in manufacturing, military, industrial, farming, agriculture, landscaping, carpentry, mechanical, or construction environment.
• Experience using a smartphone, computer, or tablet.

• At least two years or more of consistent experience in manufacturing, military, industrial, farming, agriculture, landscaping, carpentry, mechanical, or construction environment.
• Experience driving and operating a forklift or other mobile equipment (e.g., bobcats, cranes).
• Experience working in wood products (lumber, plywood, or timber industry).
• One year of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Walk on elevated catwalks over 15 feet high to perform daily duties.
• Work in a non‑climate‑controlled mill, with dust, noise, and temperatures that can be higher in summer and lower in winter.
• Perform tasks such as lifting 50 pounds, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, and/or pulling for up to 12 hours a day.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, and disability insurance
• Retirement plans
• Paid vacation/time off
• Educational assistance
• Infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance (subject to eligibility)

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  for additional information.