Production Operator

Koch • Denton, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Georgia-Pacific is hiring Production Operators for its corrugated sheet feeder plant in Denton, Texas. Operators help safely produce durable, high-quality corrugated boxes by running equipment to established standards and product specifications, monitoring computer control systems, and troubleshooting equipment to optimize production. The role also includes routine preventative maintenance, cleaning, teamwork to achieve production, waste, quality, and safety goals, and working around mobile equipment.

Positions are available on second shift (2:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.) and third shift (10:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m.). Training takes place on first shift (6:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.); after training, employees move to their assigned second- or third-shift schedule. Employees must be available and flexible to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed. The work takes place in a loud, high-volume industrial environment and can involve physical tasks for up to 12 hours per day.

The posting gives a salary of $22 per hour, with a second-shift differential of $0.75 per hour and a third-shift differential of $1 per hour. It also separately states an anticipated rate of $21.25 per hour and says the role is eligible for variable pay. Actual compensation may vary based on candidate qualifications and geographic location.

Georgia-Pacific describes its benefits as including 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; and educational assistance. Depending on eligibility and region, benefits may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance.

Requirements

• Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, agricultural, military, or similar environment, or completion of post-high-school education in a manufacturing- or industrial-focused program.
• Ability to perform tasks including lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, and/or pulling for up to 12 hours per day in a loud, high-volume industrial environment.
• Must be available and flexible to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using a computer, tablet, or smart device.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment according to defined standards and product specification targets.
• Monitor and/or enter information into computer control systems.
• Troubleshoot equipment to optimize production.
• Perform basic asset care, including routine preventative maintenance and cleaning the work area.
• Work with the 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 required safety equipment.

Benefits

• 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 and time off.
• Educational assistance.
• May include infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance, subject to eligibility and regional availability.

What This Job Offers

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