Production Operator - Gurdon Plywood

Georgia-Pacific is now hiring for a Production Operator for our 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
• You will have the ability to increase your compensation based on skills and contribution to the overall performance of the plant.

• Only candidates who are flexible to be assigned to work any shift will be considered.
• Candidates must be flexible and available to work first, second, or third shift as needed. This will include overtime, holidays, and weekends.
• Gurdon Plywood operates on a points‑based attendance program.
• Orientation will be on day shift and you will start on your permanent shift after your orientation.

1 GP Lane
Gurdon, Arkansas 71743

• 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 but not limited to machine operation and forklift operation.
• Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures while proactively seeking out potential safety hazards, including wearing 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.
• Ability to 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 (2) years or more of consistent experience in a 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, etc.).
• Experience working in wood products (lumber, plywood, or timber industry).
• One (1) 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 the summer and lower in the winter.
• Perform tasks such as lifting (50lbs), walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to 12 hours/day.

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. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

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: