Operator Support

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific's Oriented Strand Board (OSB) plant in Hosford, Florida has an incredible opportunity for an Operator Support.

Starting pay is $18.50 per hour, during initial training with potential to qualify/advance to Operator 1 level by day 90.

Wages then increase to a minimum of $19.50 per hour .

The successful candidate will work together as part of a team to exceed production expectations for the shift.

The candidate must be self-driven and demonstrate a commitment to safety, manufacturing excellence, and quality.

Our team embraces success and growth.

Operations run 24-7, on a 12-hour rotating schedule (modified Dupont).

Day shift runs 6:45 am - 7 pm and Nights: 6:45 pm - 7 am).

This equates to about 15 scheduled workdays and as much as 7 consecutive days off in a 28-day cycle.

Retention Bonus: We value dedication and commitment.

This role is eligible for a retention bonus at the end of your 90-day probationary period and at 1 year of employment, paid as a percentage of earnings.

Our Team

Georgia-Pacific in Hosford, FL manufactures Oriented Strand Board (OSB), compressed strands of wood chips that are bound together by adhesives which prevent moisture intrusion.

The most common uses are sheathing in walls, flooring, and roof decking.

Georgia-Pacific's Building Products business has consistently been among the nation's top suppliers of building products to building materials dealers and large warehouse retailers.

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

To learn more about our Building Products division, visit www.gposb.com

What You Will Do


* Gain proficiency in various processes and equipment and support Operators in goal of meeting or exceeding defined standards and product specification targets


* Maintain a safe and clean working environment


* Use a variety of equipment, including air hoses, shovels, rakes, and saws


* Perform basic asset care duties to include routine preventative maintenance and cleaning of work area, using a variety of equipment, including air hoses, shovels, rakes, and saws


* Operate and/or work around mobile equipment that ranges from forklifts to heavy equipment


* Troubleshoot equipment to optimize production; communicate upset conditions and apply corrective measures in the assigned area before problems escalate


* Communicate upset conditions and apply corrective measures in the assigned area before problems escalate


* Perform tasks such as lifting up to 50 pounds, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing/pulling for much of a 12-hour day, at times, in a warm and humid environment

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Six or more months' of experience working in manufacturing, farming, landscaping, carpentry, warehouse, construction, military, and/or industrial environment

What Will Put You Ahead


* Experience working in a lumber or wood products facility


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