Production Operator

Koch•Paragould, AR

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Anchor Packaging, a Georgia-Pacific company, is hiring Production Operators at its Paragould, Arkansas facility. The role is responsible for efficient production and packaging of quality products at the appropriate cost while maintaining or enhancing employee morale. Operators work with thermoforming equipment and follow Good Manufacturing Practices, product-quality standards, and safety policies. Available shifts are day shift, 6:55 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and night shift, 6:55 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Pay is $22.00–$24.00 per hour, with a $0.75 night-shift differential. The work takes place in a loud, industrial, high-volume environment and involves physical tasks including lifting up to 70 pounds and walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, and/or pulling for up to 12 hours a day.

Requirements

One or more years of experience working in a manufacturing, warehouse, automotive, agricultural, or military environment.
Experience working with a computer, tablet, or smartphone.
Ability to lift up to 70 pounds and walk, climb, stoop, stand, push, and/or pull for up to 12 hours a day in a loud, industrial, high-volume environment.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of experience working in a manufacturing, warehouse, automotive, agricultural, or military environment.

Responsibilities

Operate thermoforming equipment, including extruders, ovens, formers, and trim presses, at targeted efficiencies while maintaining product quality and following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
Troubleshoot and adjust thermoforming equipment settings.
Verify product quality through visual inspections and testing equipment.
Use a computer to retrieve and enter product information.
Ensure labels and packaging materials match the product and work orders.
Assist with changeovers and minor preventive maintenance (PMs).
Promote timely and effective communication among packers, other operators, supervisors, and support staff.
Follow and maintain safety policies and critical safety behaviors, and ensure assigned team members follow the same safety standards.