Production Operator; Service Crew

life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, 401(k)

United States, Virginia, Big Island

Georgia‑Pacific's Container board division is currently seeking a talented Production Operators (Service Crew) to join our Big Island, Virginia team. These team members create value by safely operating machines to meet and exceed the plant's production and quality goals. Candidates who acquire the knowledge and skills to be successful in this position will have exciting opportunities for advancement.

GP’s Big Island, VA container board mill produces the paper used to make boxes. Half of the production is made from 100% recycle fiber and the other half uses about 25% recycle fiber. In 2015, a $50 million upgrade enabled the production of a higher return product. The mill employs approximately 330 people. To learn more about Georgia‑Pacific’s packaging business please visit:  and view the video How Paper Is Made!

Production Operators work a 12‑hour rotational shift schedule, and will work both days (6 am to 6 pm) and nights (6 pm to 6 am), with as little as 48 hours between days and night shift. Production Operators work holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed.

This position’s starting pay is $23.54/hour (with +$1.08 shift differential for nights) and includes paid time off, potential to earn quarterly bonuses, overtime, healthcare, 401k, and additional benefits!

• Perform operator care duties and minor maintenance tasks to include but not limited to lubrication duties
• Work throughout the mill to safely meet production and quality goals
• Learn multiple operator functions in power and recovery, shipping and receiving, and paper machine areas
• Perform detailed housekeeping to keep machinery functioning properly and to maintain the appearance of the plant
• Perform physically demanding tasks that include but are not limited to using a shovel, rake and water hose
• Participate in company safety initiatives
• Available to work any shift, including holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed
• Work in a hot, humid, cold, and noisy industrial environment
• Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, and/or pulling for at least 8 hours a day

• High School Diploma or GED
• One (1) year or more of experience or education/training in a farming, carpentry, construction, warehouse, military, production, manufacturing or physical labor environment
• Experience using a computer for email, internet, and other computer applications

• At least two (2) years of manufacturing or industrial experience
• Six (6) months or more of experience with mobile equipment such as forklifts, clamp trucks, or skid steers, or similar
• Two (2) year technical degree or higher
• Leadership experience in a manufacturing environment

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:

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. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.