Plywood Production Operator- Prosperity Georgia-Pacific is now hiring for a Production Operator for our Prosperity Plywood facility! We manufacture pine plywood panels and siding that are ideal for residential and light commercial construction like subflooring, wall and roof sheathing, and concrete formwork. Plywood is a strong, versatile product made by gluing together thin layers (veneers) of wood with the grain of each layer running in opposite directions. This cross-graining makes it stable, durable, and resistant to warping.
Salary:
·$20 per hour·$2 Shift Differential· You will have the ability to increase your compensation based on skills and contribution to the overall performance of the plant.
Shift:
Currently hiring for night shift roles.
This will include the flexibility to work overtime, holidays, and weekends as needed.
Orientation will be on day shift and you will be assigned your permanent shift after your orientation.
Prosperity Plywood operates on a points-based attendance program.
What You Will Do:- Pull and lift plywood, panels, or scraps that could be up to 25 pounds.· Assemble veneer cores by layering sheets according to specified patterns and project requirements.· Assist in clean up, operation, and maintenance of production equipment; including but not limited to: machine operation, and forklift operation· Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies and procedures while proactively seeking out potential safety hazards, including wearing safety equipment· Read and comprehend written instructions as required to complete assigned tasks· Work cooperatively and productively with supervisors, co-workers, and other associates to complete tasks, meet safety, production, and quality goals· Cross train on various machines to increase operational knowledge· Ability to work any hours, to include a variety of shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
Who You Are:
(Basic Qualifications)· Prior experience in a manufacturing, military, industrial, farming, agriculture, landscaping, carpentry, mechanical, or construction environment What Will Put You Ahead· Two (2) years or more of experience in a manufacturing, military, industrial, farming, agriculture, landscaping, carpentry, mechanical, or construction environment· Experience driving and operating a forklift· Experience working in wood products
Physical Requirements:- Walk on elevated catwalks over 15 feet high to perform daily duties
- Work in a non-climate-controlled mill, with dust, noise and temperatures that can be higher in the summer and lower in the winter
- Perform tasks such as lifting (50lbs), walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to 12 hours/day
