Production Operator - Layup - Camden Plywood

PRODUCTION OPERATOR – LAYUP – DAY SHIFT

Physical

Location:

20125 E 942, Camden, Tx 75934

Georgia-Pacific is now hiring for a Production Operator – Layup – Day Shift for our Camden Plywood facility. We manufacture pine plywood panels and siding that are ideal for residential and light commercial construction, including 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 rate: $20 per hour.
• Potential to increase compensation based on skills and contribution to overall plant performance.

• Schedule:
  
  36 hours/48 hours – 2-week rotation 7 AM – 7 PM.
• New hires in this role will start on nights and may be required to work any shift, including overtime, holidays, and weekends.
• Orientation takes place during the first week of days; permanent shift assigned after completion.
• Camden Plywood operates on a points‑based attendance program.

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

• Minimum 6 months of experience in a manufacturing, military, industrial, farming, agriculture, landscaping, carpentry, mechanical, or construction environment.

• Two or more years of experience in the aforementioned environments.
• Experience driving and operating a forklift.
• Experience working in wood products.

• 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 summer and lower in winter.
• Perform tasks such as lifting (up to 50 lbs), walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to 12 hours per day.

Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, AD&D, 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 or policy; 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  for additional information.