Electrical Apprentice - Gurdon Lumber

Electrical Apprenticeship Program – Gurdon, AR

Georgia-Pacific is seeking a candidate for its Electrical Apprenticeship Program to join our Lumber facility in Gurdon, AR.

Starting pay $20.00–$25.00 per hour depending upon current skills and education. Compensation can increase based on skills and performance.

Must be willing to work overtime, days, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed, and attend scheduled class work offsite as needed.

1 GP Lane, Gurdon AR 71743

• Have high regard for personal safety and the safety of others while adhering to all plant safety/environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Under direct supervision, assist technicians in the installation, maintenance, replacements, repair jobs and other related tasks of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Attend and meet requirements set forth by University of Arkansas Community College at Hope or other approved technical training programs, including maintaining acceptable GPA.
• Improve workforce productivity and work quality.
• Actively participate in the safety program and communicate daily work performed and machine conditions via written and verbal documentation.
• Possess good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Basic computer skills – Microsoft Office, Outlook.
• Ability to understand documents, define problems, and draw valid conclusions.

• Must meet all admittance requirements to University of Arkansas Community College at Hope or other approved technical training programs.
• Must be able to work assigned shift based on school schedule, holidays and weekends.

• Working knowledge of production.
• Working knowledge of hand tools.
• Previous electrical experience/aptitude.
• Passion for the lumber industry.

Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is 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: