Production Worker - Lumber

Your Job

Do you enjoy working with your hands? Are you motivated to meet production and quality goals? If this sounds like you and you possess a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn, then we are interested in learning more about you!

Georgia-Pacific is now hiring for General Production roles at our mill in Gurdon, Arkansas.

As a General Production (Utility) worker, you will learn multiple operator functions and perform various manual tasks that require repetitive motions.

Additionally, you will provide coverage for operators who are absent or on vacation.

Our General Production team members also perform basic care duties such as preventative maintenance on machinery or repairing minor issues.

You will also be responsible for operating small equipment and tools (i.e.

blowers, brooms, shovels) to clean up debris in and around machines to ensure a safe work environment and maximize uptime for facility equipment.

This position is an entry-level role with opportunities for growth and career advancement.

This is an entry level position starting at $20.00 per hour, plus $1.50 shift differential for night shift.

Our Team

Georgia-Pacific employees strive for safety and health excellence while achieving an injury free workplace.

To learn more about our Building Products division, visit http://www.buildgp.com .

What You Will Do



* Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures


* Learn to operate machinery to expected performance levels


* Act as a relief operator to cover other employees' breaks and vacations


* Keep the work area clean throughout the shift to ensure a safe and orderly work environment.


* Assist team members throughout the mill during production


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


* Work any shift, overtime, weekends, and holidays as required, in a hot, humid, cold and noisy industrial environment


* Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours a day

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)



* At least six (6) months of work experience in a manufacturing or production environment -or - one (1) year of work experience in a farming, landscaping, carpentry, mechanical, construction, warehouse, military, environment


* Experience using a smartphone, computer, or tablet

What Will Put You Ahead



* High School Diploma or GED equivalent


* One (1) year of experience working in a lumber, plywood, or timber industry


* Experience operating mobile equipment (i.e.

forklifts, bobcats, cranes, etc.)


* One (1) year of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment

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