Production Associate - Blue Rapids, KS

Georgia‑Pacific Gypsum is seeking motivated and safety‑oriented individuals to join our team as Production Associate at our Blue Rapids, KS facility.

This position supports our operations team in the continuous manufacturing of plaster products. If you enjoy hands‑on work where you can make a direct impact to your company and community, enjoy being part of a team that works safely, produces a quality product, and provides ongoing learning opportunities, this may be the opportunity for you.

• 12‑hour shifts (must be available for any shift) – includes weekends, holidays, and overtime
• Shift placement will be determined upon business need at time of hire

• Starting compensation is $23.61/hr. and shift differential ($1.00 more for 2nd Shift, $2.00 more for 3rd Shift)

Plant’s address:

2127 US‑77
Blue Rapids, KS 66411

• Operate equipment to defined standards and product specification targets
• Monitor and enter data into computer control systems
• Troubleshoot equipment to optimize production
• Perform basic asset care duties, including routine preventative maintenance and cleaning of work area
• Work as a team to help meet or exceed production, waste, quality, and safety goals
• Operate and/or work around mobile equipment
• Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing safety equipment
• Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours a day in a loud, industrial, high‑volume environment

• At least 6 months of previous work experience

• Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, agricultural, or military environment, or completion of a post‑high school education in a manufacturing/industrial centered program
• Experience using a computer, tablet, or smart device
• Experience operating a motorized forklift, clamp truck or industrial equipment
• Experience working with automated or robotic equipment and machinery
• Experience troubleshooting equipment
• Experience working with construction materials such as lumber, gypsum, plaster, brick, insulation, etc.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description or policy and may vary by geographic region. For more information, contact your recruiter.

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.