Production Operator

Entry Level Production Operator

We are seeking safety-oriented individuals to join our team as Entry-Level Production Labor. Production Laborers create value by operating manufacturing and mobile equipment, performing preventative maintenance, and mechanical tasks to produce a variety of products that are used in corrugated boxes and packaging for retail items.

Are you motivated by seeing the results of your work in a world-class end product? Do you desire to have career growth where your ideas and contribution really matter? If so, we are interested in learning about you! This role offers advanced training opportunities which can lead to increased career and compensation possibilities. Starting pay for this role is $26.88/hour with opportunities for overtime, vacation pay and 40 hours of Paid Time Off after 90 days. These positions work a rotating 12hr shift that includes weekends, holidays, and overtime.

The Georgia-Pacific Toledo mill is the first and only containerboard mill built by GP from the ground up and has been in continuous operation since 1958. It is also the leading recycler of corrugated containers on the West Coast, each year rescuing nearly 500,000 tons of old, used containerboard from landfills and converting it into new product. Located in Lincoln County on the central Oregon coast, Toledo is seven miles from Newport and is a 2-hour, 30-minute drive from the Portland airport.

Operate mobile equipment and vehicles safely and efficiently to defined standards and product specification targets. Monitor and/or entry into computer control systems. Troubleshoot and correct process issues to ensure quality 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. Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, to include wearing safety equipment. Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling in a loud/noisy, and industrial, high-volume environment up to 12 hours a day (rotational shifts).

High school diploma or GED. Experience using a computer, laptop, tablet, or smart phone for documentation and/or record keeping functions in a work environment.

1 year or more of experience in the pulp and paper industry. Experience operating a Forklift. Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, agricultural, fishing, construction, logging or military environment OR completion of post high school education in a manufacturing/industrial centered program.