Manufacturing Production Worker - Talladega, AL

Koch • Talladega, AL

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Georgia-Pacific Talladega Lumber is hiring Manufacturing Production Workers to assist with the safe production of lumber. The role works in various areas throughout the mill to support facility and company production and quality goals. Starting pay is $20.00 per hour, with the opportunity to increase compensation based on skills and contribution to mill performance.

This position works rotating shifts of up to 12 hours, with shift times changing every other week. Shifts begin at 5:30 a.m. or 5:30 p.m. Candidates must be available and flexible to work any shift, including overtime, holidays, and weekends as production needs require.

Requirements

• Be flexible and available to work any shift, including overtime, holidays, and weekends based on production needs.
• Walk on elevated catwalks more than 15 feet high.
• Work in a non-climate-controlled environment with dust, noise, and temperatures that may be higher in summer and lower in winter.
• Lift, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds; walk, climb, stoop or kneel, and/or stand for up to 12 hours per day.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of experience in a manufacturing environment, including one year operating heavy equipment and/or forklifts in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Experience working in a lumber or wood products environment.
• Experience using a computer for record keeping and documentation.
• Experience performing basic forklift maintenance, including using a MOE system to enter work orders for repair needs.

Responsibilities

• Follow plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures, and actively participate in the safety program.
• Work in various areas throughout the mill to help meet or exceed facility and company production and quality goals.
• Perform housekeeping to help machinery run smoothly, reduce safety and fire hazards, maintain environmental controls, and preserve the appearance of the plant.
• Clean debris around machines using blowers, brooms, and other equipment to maintain a safe and orderly work environment.
• Collaborate with the team to meet or exceed production and quality goals while minimizing waste.
• Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment coverage
• Disability coverage
• Retirement benefits
• Paid vacation and time off
• Educational assistance
• May include infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed