Production Operator

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Start a new career with Georgia‑Pacific, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of building and consumer products. We are hiring manufacturing positions at our Fort Dodge, IA facility.

This is an entry‑level position starting at $24.77 per hour. Pay rate increase opportunities are available within 4 weeks as operators train and develop new skills. We offer full medical and dental benefits, life insurance, a 401(k) matching program, paid holidays, paid vacation days, and paid floating holidays each year.

Production Operators work in a fast‑paced industrial environment that is transforming with technological advancements that make the work environment safer and more efficient. This role will perform various production functions, including operating controls, performing quality‑control checks, and supporting the production team during a twelve‑hour rotating shift.

Shift: 12‑hour rotating shifts on days and nights with weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

Safety is a shared value at Georgia‑Pacific, and we walk‑the‑talk through employee involvement in every facet of our operation. Opportunities for advancement are limited only by your initiative and ability to add value in a business that is solid, growing, and reinvesting in new technologies for enhanced safety, quality, reliability, and employee fulfillment.

The Fort Dodge Gypsum facilities employ approximately 150 individuals who help Georgia‑Pacific remain one of the nation’s leading gypsum‑board manufacturers. Our employees strive for safety and health excellence while achieving an injury‑free workplace. For more information, visit

• Ensure that machines are set up properly and performing optimally.
• Troubleshoot and make machine adjustments as needed.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and environmental guidelines.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment to achieve production and safety goals.
• Clean equipment and work area regularly to ensure readiness, safety and reliability.
• Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling as needed.
• Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing safety equipment.
• Work flexible starting times, rotating shifts, holidays, weekends and overtime as needed.

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year or more of previous experience working in a production, warehouse, industrial, farming, construction, manufacturing, or military environment.
• Experience identifying, analyzing and troubleshooting quality issues.
• Experience troubleshooting equipment.
• Experience working with construction materials such as lumber, gypsum, plaster, brick, and insulation.

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 E‑Verify information , aqui, or tu).

Our goal is for each employee and their families to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength—focusing on overall well‑being 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.

Specific eligibility criteria are set by the applicable summary plan description, policy, or guideline, and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.