Production Utility Associate - Taylorsville

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Georgia-Pacific is now hiring for a Production Utility Associate for our Taylorsville, MS Plywood facility! We manufacture pine plywood panels and siding that are ideal for residential and light commercial construction like subflooring, wall and roof sheathing, and concrete formwork.

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

$21.28 per hour and $1.50 shift differential for night shift. Compensation may increase based on skills and contribution to plant performance. This role is eligible for variable pay.

• Candidates must be flexible to work any shift: first, second, or third shift.
• Work will include overtime, holidays, and weekends.
• Currently hiring for all shifts.
• Orientation will be on the day shift; permanent shift assigned after orientation.

• 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 machine and forklift operation.
• Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies and procedures while proactively seeking potential safety hazards and 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.

• At least one year of experience in a manufacturing, military, industrial, farming, agriculture, landscaping, carpentry, mechanical, or construction environment.

• At least two years of experience in a manufacturing, military, industrial, farming, agriculture, landscaping, carpentry, mechanical, or construction 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 (50 lbs.), walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to 12 hours a day.

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.

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: