Production Operator

Production OperatorStart a new career with Georgia-Pacific, one of the world's leading manufacturers of Building Products and Consumer Products. We are hiring for Production Operators at our Oriented Strand Board (OSB) facility located in Alcolu, SC. We offer a starting competitive wage of $19.50 per hour, and our team members work a 12-hour rotating shift that includes daytime, evening, weekend and holiday hours, and overtime as needed. Production Operators may work in various departments throughout the facility, from the log yard to the finishing department. Successful Production Operators are self-motivated, demonstrate initiative and use critical thinking skills to achieve production and quality goals. Advancement opportunities are available as individuals acquire the skills needed for other key roles. Our Team Our Clarendon OSB facility in Alcolu, SC is one of Georgia-Pacific's newest facilities using some of the most advanced technology to create the specialty brand of Blue-Ribbon Oriented Strand Board (OSB). This type of OSB is used for floor, wall, and roof sheathing in residential and light commercial construction applications. To learn more about our Building Products division, please visit We offer our employees the following:Variable Pay: In addition to base pay, operators may be eligible for variable pay, provided as a monetary bonus, based on performance metrics and production targets.Competitive Benefits Package: As part of Koch Industries, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401k with company match, and much more.What You Will DoWork collaboratively and respectfully in a team environment to achieve production and safety goalsClean equipment and work area regularly to ensure readiness and safety using a variety of equipment, including air hoses, shovels, rakes, saws, and other toolsOperate mobile equipment to include a front-end loader, sweeper, and forkliftEmbrace change and optimize potential by learning new tasks, including but not limited to: control cab and control room and ground support functionsOperate Control Room panels, displays, and graphics to maintain operations according to parametersMonitor system performance to meet targetsAdhere to all plant health, safety, and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures which includes but is not limited to wearing required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)Employees may be assigned to various departments throughout the facility. Depending on assignment, positions may require some or all of the following physical and environmental demands for these departments:Work at heights up to 130 feetWork in a hot, humid, dusty, and cold environmentPerform work in an outdoor environment, exposing one to the elementsPerform tasks such as lifting up to 40 lbs., walking, stooping, standing, repetitively pushing and/or pulling up to 12 hours per dayClimb stairs (3 stairs and up to 8 flights) throughout 12-hour shiftWho You Are (Basic Qualifications)High School Diploma or GEDExperience working in a manufacturing, industrial, agricultural, landscaping, and/or military environment OR completion of post high school education in a manufacturing/industrial centered programExperience working as part of a teamExperience using a computer, tablet and/or smartphoneWhat Will Put You AheadExperience working in a wood processing facilityExperience using hand tools, including but not limited to; wrenches, ratchets, hammers and/or screwdriversExperience working swing shift or night shiftExperience operating, repairing, maintaining, and troubleshooting mechanical equipmentExperience using computerized machinery in a production environmentForklift experience