Production Associate - La Mirada, CA

Koch • La Mirada, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Georgia-Pacific is hiring entry-level Production Associates to support production at its La Mirada, California facility. Associates learn to safely operate corrugated production equipment and follow safety rules and regulations. The work takes place in a hot, humid, noisy, fast-paced, high-volume industrial environment and may involve any shift, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed. Applicants must be available to work all shifts, including second and third shifts. Overtime may include day-shift hours.

The position starts at $23.36 per hour. Second-shift work has a $0.50 hourly differential, and third-shift work has a $1.00 hourly differential. The role offers a competitive benefits package, annual pay increases, overtime and advancement opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and 11 paid holidays annually. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing, agricultural, warehouse, or military environment, or completion of post-high-school education in manufacturing or industrial studies.
• Availability to work all shifts, specifically second and third shifts, including weekends as necessary.
• Ability to work in a hot, humid, noisy, high-volume industrial environment and work holidays and overtime as needed.
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, and/or pulling for up to 12 hours per day or as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using a computer, tablet, or smart device.
• One or more years of experience working in a manufacturing and/or industrial environment.
• Experience working in the corrugated packaging industry.

Responsibilities

• Assist with setting up equipment to defined standards and product specification targets.
• Monitor and/or enter data into computer control systems.
• Assist with troubleshooting equipment to optimize production.
• Read a tape measure in increments of 1/16 inch.
• Perform basic quality checks; multitask; pay attention to detail; and communicate effectively with peers and management.
• Perform basic asset-care duties, including routine preventive maintenance, and maintain a clean, organized work environment.
• Work as part of a team to help meet or exceed production, waste, quality, and safety goals.
• Operate and/or work around mobile equipment.
• Follow safety rules and regulations, including wearing safety equipment.
• Perform lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, and/or pulling for up to 12 hours per day or as needed during the shift.
• Work in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and disability coverage.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid vacation/time off and 11 paid holidays annually.
• Educational assistance and tuition reimbursement.
• Annual pay increases.
• Overtime and advancement opportunities.
• Benefits may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance; eligibility and availability vary.

What This Job Offers

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