Production Associate - Georgia-Pacific

Our Team

Georgia-Pacific is now hiring motivated and detail-oriented individuals to join our team as Production Associates at our corrugated packaging facility in Cleveland, Tennessee. These team members create value by safely operating machines to meet and exceed the plant's production and quality goals. Candidates who acquire the knowledge and skills to be successful in this position will have exciting opportunities for advancement.

Only candidates who are flexible to be assigned to work any shift will be considered. We are currently hiring for 2nd and 3rd shift. There are no permanent positions available on 1st shift. Shift is Monday - Friday: Candidates must be flexible to work weekends (Saturdays & Sundays) and overtime (12-hour shift).

Orientation and training will take place on 1st shift (7am - 3pm) and you will be assigned your permanent shift on either 2nd or 3rd during orientation.

Shift Hours:

Monday - Friday 2nd shift: 3pm - 11pm; weekends and overtime.

Monday - Friday 3rd shift: 11pm - 7am; weekends and overtime.

Salary: $20.62/hr. with a shift differential of $0.90/hr. for 2nd and 3rd shifts.

What You Will Do
* Adhere to all plant environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures.
* Help to meet and exceed production, waste, and quality goals.
* Troubleshoot and make minor machine adjustments.
* Maintain cleanliness in designated work area throughout shift.
* Handle or assist with all aspects of the machine's daily production including setting-up, operating, maintaining production quality, and performing daily maintenance.
* Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, and/or pulling for at least 8 hours a day, in a hot, humid, cold, and noisy industrial environment.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Experience in a manufacturing, agricultural, warehouse OR military environment OR completion of post high school education in manufacturing/industrial.

What will Put You Ahead
* Experience working in a corrugated box plant.
* Experience using a computer, tablet, or smart device.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy (1) here.

Who We Are

As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our (2) business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: (3) http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf