Your Job
Georgia-Pacific in West Monroe, LA is seeking Production Associates to join our team. Production Associates will have the opportunity to work in any area of the facility including our Converting and Corrugator departments.
This position is responsible for operating and troubleshooting equipment, by supporting our production efficiency and allowing our machine centers to create quality specialized packaging that meets our customers’ needs.
Production Associates must adhere to strict safety rules and procedures within the facility to maintain a safe working environment.
Wage : $16.81 / hour
Shift : This position is on a rotating shift working either 8 or 12 hour shifts depending on job assignment, and then rotating shifts weekly.
Physical Location : 400 central St, West Monroe LA 71292
You will be assigned to a machine center and work alongside other production associates and a mentor to learn the essential duties of the job.
Consistent high-level performance and dependability can lead to other career advancement opportunities. If you are safety-minded and have some work experience, we want to hear from you!
What You Will Do
- Operate equipment to defined standards and product specification targets
- Monitor and / or entry into computer control systems
- Troubleshoot equipment to optimize production
- Perform basic asset care duties to include routine preventative maintenance and cleaning of work area
- Work as a team to help meet or exceed production, waste, quality, and safety goals
- Operate and / or work around mobile equipment
- Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing safety equipment
- Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, and / or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours a day, in a loud / noisy, and industrial, high-volume environment
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, agricultural, or military environment OR completion of post high school education in a manufacturing / industrial centered program
What will Put You Ahead
- Machine operator experience
- One (1) or more years of experience working in a manufacturing environment
- Prior forklift experience
- Experience troubleshooting and problem-solving machinery and complex manufacturing problems
- Experience using a computer, tablet, or smart device
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.