Production Associate - West Monroe, LA

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Georgia-Pacific in West Monroe, LA is seeking Production Associates to join our team.

Production Associates will have the opportunity to work in any area of the facility including our Converting and Corrugator departments.

This position is responsible for operating and troubleshooting equipment, by supporting our production efficiency and allowing our machine centers to create quality specialized packaging that meets our customers' needs.

Production Associates must adhere to strict safety rules and procedures within the facility to maintain a safe working environment.

New higher wage! Now starting at $16.81/hour

You will be assigned to a machine center and work alongside other production associates and a mentor to learn the essential duties of the job.

Consistent high-level performance and dependability can lead to other career advancement opportunities.

If you are safety-minded and have some work experience, we want to hear from you!

This position is on a rotating shift , working either 8 hr.

or 12 hr.

shifts depending on job assignment, and then rotating shifts weekly.

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 work area


* Work as a team to help meet or exceed production, waste, quality, and safety goals


* Operate and/or work around mobile equipment


* Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing safety equipment


* Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours a day, in a loud/noisy, and industrial, high-volume environment

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, agricultural, or military environment OR completion of post high school education in a manufacturing/industrial centered program

What will Put You Ahead


* Machine operator experience


* One (1) or more years of experience working in a manufacturing environment


* Prior forklift experience


* Experience troubleshooting and problem-solving machinery and complex manufacturing problems


* Experience using a computer, tablet, or smart device

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