Production Worker - Woodyard

Production Worker Woodyard – Monticello, MS

Georgia Pacific is hiring a Production Worker Woodyard for our Monticello, MS facility. The Production Workers have the exciting opportunity to become a valued member of a hard‑working team dedicated to supporting our machine technicians with producing and delivering high‑quality paper products for our customers. Employees who demonstrate initiative and the desire to learn new skills are highly valued at Georgia‑Pacific.

Successful employees will have the opportunity to advance. Work is performed in a sometimes hot, cold, humid, noisy, industrial environment and around dust, oil, grease, chemicals, and other substances.

Pay
: $24.15 per hour (with the ability to earn up to $46.61 per hour).

Shift Schedule
:
The Production Workers will work rotating twelve (12) hour shifts, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed. The rotation is 4 days, 7 off, 4 nights, 3 off, 3 days, 1 off, 3 nights, and 3 off (7:00 am to 7:00 pm days and 7:00 pm to 7:00 am nights).

• 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 to include routine preventative maintenance and cleaning of the work area.
• Work as a team to help meet or exceed production, waste, quality, and safety goals.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols including wearing necessary Personal Protection Equipment (PPE).
• Be able to push or pull a variety of weights.
• Apply mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot equipment or process issues.
• Read and follow written instructions.
• Communicate effectively within the team and organization.
• Work in a fast‑paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Perform tasks such as sitting, lifting up to 50 pounds (with assistance), walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to 12 hours a day.

• Three years or more of experience working in an industrial operation and/or maintenance environment, or an associate degree in a relevant field, or a technical certification that demonstrates specialized knowledge and skills.
• Experience using math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) and able to read a tape measure.
• Experience using a computer, tablet, or smart device.
• High School Diploma or GED.

• Experience in the pulp & paper industry.
• College experience, 2‑year degree, or technical certification.
• Lift truck or other industrial equipment experience.

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 , aquí, or tu).