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Georgia Pacific

Production Worker - Woodyard

Georgia Pacific, Monticello, Mississippi, United States, 39654

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Georgia Pacific is hiring a Production Worker 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 a 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. This position pays

$24.15 per hour

(with the ability to earn up to

$46.61 per hour ). The Production Workers will work rotating twelve (12) hour shifts, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

Our Team Georgia Pacific Monticello is a stable employer on 2,200 acres that employs 450 employees. This position is an opportunity to be part of a stable, rapidly expanding organization that offers a tremendous amount of growth potential.

What You Will Do

Operate equipment to defined standards and product specification targets

Monitor and/or entry 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)

Must be able to push or pull a variety of weights; Mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot equipment or process issues

Ability to read and follow written instructions

Communicate effectively within the team and organization

Ability to 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

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

Three years or more of experience working in an industrial operation OR/AND maintenance environment, OR/AND an associate degree in a relevant field, OR/AND a technical certification, 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

What Will Put You Ahead

Pulp & Paper industry experience

College experience, 2‑year degree, or technical certification

Lift truck or other industrial equipment experience

Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength – focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. 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.

Equal Opportunities 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 click here for additional information. (For Illinois E‑Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).

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