Production Worker - Paper Machine

Your Job

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 the 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 $23.45 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

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