Production Technician

Production Technician

$20.00+ / hr depending on experience and department. Quarterly bonus eligibility, competitive benefits, and 401(k)

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is seeking Production Technicians for its Oriented Strand Board (OSB) facility located in Gladys, VA. This position is responsible for operating equipment to produce and maintain quality of product and meet customer expectations.

Technicians may work in various departments within the mill, including Log yard, Dryer & Energy, Press, and Finishing.

Our Production Technicians work 12-hr rotating shifts , weekends, holidays, and overtime and work indoors or outdoors in all weather conditions.

Training requires individuals to work four extra shifts per month in addition to regular schedule until training has been successfully completed.

Our plant is a tobacco-free facility.

Our Team

Georgia-Pacific located in Gladys, Virginia manufactures Oriented Strand Board (OSB), a popular type of wood product used for flooring, walls, and roof sheathing in mostly residential construction applications.

Georgia-Pacific's building product business has consistently been among the nation's top suppliers of building products to building materials dealers and large warehouse retailers.

Georgia-Pacific employees strive for safety and health excellence while achieving an injury free workplace.

What You Will Do

• Operate heavy and moving manufacturing equipment, and mobile equipment including a front-end loader, sweeper, forklift and manlift
• Learn new tasks, including functions in control cab, control room, and ground support, and become proficient in performing these tasks
• Operate Control Room panels, displays and HMI graphics to maintain operations according to parameters
• Monitor system performance to meet targets
• Provide ground support for production area while maintaining safe and clean working environment
• Work in high (up to 80 ft) and confined spaces for up to 12hrs
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with other team members in a team-based environment
• Adhere to all safety rules and regulations to include wearing the necessary Personal Protection Equipment
• Perform tasks such as pulling, pushing, and lifting up to 50 lbs., as well as walking, climbing, including stairs, ladders, stooping, standing, and reaching for up to 12hrs
• Learn and comply with environmental and safety guidelines, policies, and permit requirements

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience using a computer or tablet for documentation and / or record-keeping functions

What Will Put You Ahead

• At least one year of machine operating experience
• At least three years of industrial or manufacturing experience
• Experience operating mobile equipment
• Experience working in computer-controlled environment
• Experience in a logging environment
• Experience in control cab operations

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most.

Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation / time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance.

Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.