Manufacturing Production Worker

Overview

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Georgia‑Pacific is now hiring for Production Workers for our Madison Plywood facility! We manufacture pine plywood panels and siding for residential and light commercial construction such as subflooring, wall and roof sheathing, and concrete formwork.

Plywood is a strong, versatile product made by gluing together thin layers (veneers) of wood with the grain of each layer running in opposite directions. This cross‑graining makes it stable, durable, and resistant to warping.

• Starting pay is $20 per hour
• There is a $2 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.
• Employees work 12‑hour shifts following a 2-2-3 schedule:
  Days 7am‑7pm, Nights 7pm‑7am;
  Finishing and Green End Departments 4‑2‑4 schedule.
• Candidates must be flexible and available to work days or nights as needed, including overtime, holidays, and weekends.
• Currently hiring for day shift and night shift.
• Orientation will be on Day Shift 8am‑4pm Monday through Friday, after which permanent shifts are assigned.
• Madison, GA operates on a points‑based attendance program.

• Learn to operate various machines throughout the mill.
• Adjust to changing work schedules to meet business demands.
• Remove sawdust and other debris from production equipment.
• Assemble veneer cores by layering sheets according to specified patterns and project requirements.
• Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies and procedures while proactively seeking potential safety hazards, including wearing safety equipment.
• Assist team members throughout the mill as needed.
• Pull and lift plywood, panels, or scraps that could be up to 25 lbs.
• Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to 12 hours/day.
• Walk on elevated catwalks over 15 feet high to perform daily duties.
• Work in a hot, humid, dusty, cold and noisy high‑volume industrial environment.
• Work 10‑12 hour rotating schedule that includes weekends and holidays.

• Experience in at least ONE of the following areas: manufacturing, agricultural, warehouse, construction, landscaping, automotive, military environment, or completion of post‑high school education in manufacturing/industrial.

• Two or more years of experience in a manufacturing, military, industrial, farming, agriculture, landscaping, carpentry, mechanical, or construction environment.
• Experience driving and operating a forklift.
• Experience working in wood products.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks including climbing ladders and working at heights or in confined spaces.

• Medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Life insurance, AD&D, disability, retirement.
• Paid vacation/time off, educational assistance.
• 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.

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: