Manufacturing ​/ Production Operator, Manufacturing Production

Georgia‑Pacific’s Oriented Strand Board (OSB) plant in Hosford, Florida offers an opportunity for an Operator Support role. Starting pay is $18.50 per hour during initial training, with potential to qualify for Operator 1 level by day 90. Wages then increase to a minimum of $19.50 per hour.

The successful candidate will work as part of a team to exceed production expectations for the shift. The candidate must be self‑driven and demonstrate a commitment to safety, manufacturing excellence, and quality.

Operations run 24‑7 on a 12‑hour rotating schedule (modified Dupont). Day shift runs 6:45 am – 7 pm and night shift 6:45 pm – 7 am, equating to about 15 scheduled workdays and as many as 7 consecutive days off in a 28‑day cycle.

Eligible for a retention bonus at the end of the 90‑day probationary period and at 1 year of employment, paid as a percentage of earnings.

• Gain proficiency in various processes and equipment and support Operators in meeting or exceeding defined standards and product specification targets.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
• Use a variety of equipment, including air hoses, shovels, rakes, and saws.
• Perform basic asset‑care duties, including routine preventative maintenance and cleaning of the work area.
• Operate and/or work around mobile equipment ranging from forklifts to heavy equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment to optimize production; communicate upset conditions and apply corrective measures before problems escalates.
• Perform tasks such as lifting up to 50 pounds, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, and pushing/pulling for much of a 12‑hour day in a warm and humid environment.

• Six or more months of experience working in manufacturing, farming, landscaping, carpentry, warehouse, construction, military, and/or industrial environment.

• Experience working in a lumber or wood products facility.
• Experience using a computer or tablet for documentation and/or record‑keeping functions.
• Experience operating and/or troubleshooting industrial equipment.

Medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance (eligibility varies 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.

Full‑time. Internship level designation in the job posting is likely an error; candidate should be ready for a full‑time role.