Georgia Pacific · 2 weeks ago
Production Utility Associate - Taylorsville
Taylorsville, MS
Part-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$20.66/hr - $20.66/hr
1+ years expGeorgia-Pacific is a leading manufacturer of various products, including plywood panels and siding. They are seeking a Production Utility Associate for their Taylorsville, MS facility, where the main responsibilities include assisting in the operation and maintenance of production equipment, adhering to safety guidelines, and collaborating with team members to meet production goals.
Paper & Forest Products
Responsibilities
Pull and lift plywood, panels, or scraps that could be up to 25 pounds
Assemble veneer cores by layering sheets according to specified patterns and project requirements
Assist in clean up, operation, and maintenance of production equipment; including but not limited to: machine operation, and forklift operation
Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies and procedures while proactively seeking out potential safety hazards, including wearing safety equipment
Read and comprehend written instructions as required to complete assigned tasks
Work cooperatively and productively with supervisors, co-workers, and other associates to complete tasks, meet safety, production, and quality goals
Cross train on various machines to increase operational knowledge
Ability to work any hours, to include a variety of shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed
Qualification
Required
Experience in a manufacturing, military, industrial, farming, agriculture, landscaping, carpentry, mechanical, or construction environment
Ability to work any hours, to include a variety of shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed
Pull and lift plywood, panels, or scraps that could be up to 25 pounds
Assemble veneer cores by layering sheets according to specified patterns and project requirements
Assist in clean up, operation, and maintenance of production equipment; including but not limited to: machine operation, and forklift operation
Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies and procedures while proactively seeking out potential safety hazards, including wearing safety equipment
Read and comprehend written instructions as required to complete assigned tasks
Work cooperatively and productively with supervisors, co-workers, and other associates to complete tasks, meet safety, production, and quality goals
Cross train on various machines to increase operational knowledge
Walk on elevated catwalks over 15 feet high to perform daily duties
Work in a non-climate-controlled mill, with dust, noise and temperatures that can be higher in the summer and lower in the winter
Perform tasks such as lifting (50lbs), walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to 12 hours/day
Preferred
At least one (1) or more years of experience in a manufacturing, military, industrial, farming, agriculture, landscaping, carpentry, mechanical, or construction environment
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Life insurance
ADD
Disability
Retirement
Paid vacation/time off
Educational assistance
Infertility assistance
Paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Company
Georgia Pacific
Georgia-Pacific (spam account)
10001+ employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Brooke Feikert, SHRM-CP
HR Business Partner - Recruiting Lead
Curtis Weisner
Human Resources Business Partner
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