Production Associate - Blue Rapids, KS

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific Gypsum is seeking motivated and safety-oriented individuals to join our team as Production Associate at our Blue Rapids, KS facility.

This position creates value by supporting our operations team in the continuous manufacturing our of plasters product.

If you enjoy hands-on work where you can make a direct impact to your company and community, enjoy being part of a team of a team that works safely, produces a quality product, and provides ongoing learning opportunities, this may be the opportunity for you!

Shift:



* 8-hour shifts (must be available for any shift - 1st, 2nd, or 3rd) - includes weekends, holidays, and overtime


* Shift placement will be determined upon business need at time of hire

Compensation:


* Starting compensation is $23.61/hr.

and shift differential (2nd Shift $1.00 more and 3rd Shift $2.00 more)

Plant's address:

2127 US-77
Blue Rapids, KS 66411

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, to include 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)


* At least 6 months of previous work experience

What Will Put You Ahead


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


* Experience using a computer, tablet, or smart device


* Experience operating a motorized forklift, clamp truck or industrial equipment


* Experience working with automated or robotic equipment and machinery


* Experience troubleshooting equipment


* Experience working with construction materials i.e.: lumber, gypsum, plaster, brick, insulation, etc.

Our Team

The Blue Rapids facility employs approximately 130 individuals in supporting Georgia-Pacific as one of the nation's leading gypsum board manufacturers.

Georgia-Pacific's building product business is consistently amongst the nation's top suppliers of building products to large warehouse retailers and building materials dealers.

Our 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 .

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