Production Operator - Fort Dodge

Koch•Fort Dodge, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Georgia-Pacific is hiring a Production Operator at its Fort Dodge, Iowa facility, which manufactures gypsum board. The role starts at $27.57 per hour, with opportunities for pay increases within four weeks as operators train and develop new skills. Production Operators perform a variety of functions in a fast-paced industrial production environment, which is evolving through technology intended to improve safety and efficiency. Tasks may include operating controls, completing quality checks, and supporting the production team. The position works twelve-hour rotating day and night shifts, with weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed. The Fort Dodge Gypsum facility employs approximately 150 people. Georgia-Pacific emphasizes employee involvement in safety and offers opportunities for advancement based on initiative and value creation. The company describes its culture as empowering employees to innovate and contribute.

Requirements

Effective English communication through reading, writing, and verbal interactions.
Ability to work twelve-hour rotating day and night shifts, with flexible starting times, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
Ability to perform tasks involving lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, and pulling as needed.
Adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing safety equipment.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of experience in production, warehouse, industrial, farming, construction, manufacturing, or military work.
Experience identifying, analyzing, and troubleshooting quality issues.
Experience troubleshooting equipment.
Experience working with construction materials such as lumber, gypsum, plaster, brick, and insulation.

Responsibilities

Ensure machines are set up properly and perform optimally.
Troubleshoot equipment and make machine adjustments as needed.
Follow safety regulations and environmental guidelines.
Perform routine preventative maintenance on equipment.
Collaborate with the team to achieve production and safety goals.
Clean equipment and the work area to support readiness, safety, and reliability.
Perform physical tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, and pulling as needed.
Adhere to safety rules and regulations, including wearing safety equipment.
Work rotating shifts, flexible starting times, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
Communicate effectively in English through reading, writing, and verbal interactions.