Production Operator

Production OperatorOur Georgia-Pacific Rocky Creek Lumber facility located in Frisco City, AL is currently seeking candidates who are interested in immediate Production Operator opportunities. This role creates value by learning multiple operator functions in our woodyard and/or sawmill areas. GP employees think critically, demonstrate initiative, work as a collaborative team member, and have a strong focus on safety will find opportunities for long-term growth and fulfillment. If you want to be a part of a team that works safely, produces a quality product, and provides ongoing learning opportunities, this may be the job for you! Production Operators start at $22.00 and up depending upon experience! These positions work 12 hour rotating shifts (5:45 am to 6:00 pm days and 5:45 pm to 6:00 am nights).Our Rocky Creek facility produces a variety of products from southern yellow pine, including dimension lumber, heavy studs, squares/timbers and barn timbers. Georgia-Pacific's building products 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 DoAdhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies and procedures while proactively seeking out potential safety hazardsPerform housekeeping functions to aid in keeping machinery running smoothly, reducing safety and fire hazards, maintaining environmental controls, and maintaining the appearance of the plantCross-train on production and mobile equipment to quickly advance in knowledge, skills, and compensation while advancing to an operator positionWork in various areas throughout the woodyard to help meet or exceed facility and company production and quality goalsWork collaboratively as a team to meet or exceed production and quality goals while keeping waste at minimal levelsPerform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to 12 hours a dayLift up to 50 lbsMaintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations including wearing safety equipmentWork in a hot humid, cold, and noisy industrial environment, while working rotating shifts, overtime, holidays, and weekendsWho You Are (Basic Qualifications)A minimum of six months of work experience in an industrial, manufacturing, warehouse, farming, carpentry, construction, landscaping, production, or military environmentWhat Will Put You AheadOne year of previous manufacturing experienceExperience troubleshooting equipment in a manufacturing environmentExperience in lumber or wood products