Production Associate - West Monroe

Georgia Pacific
life insurance, parental leave
United States, Louisiana, West Monroe
Sep 21, 2024
Your Job Georgia-Pacific is now hiring Production Associates to join our Corrugated facility in West Monroe, LA! 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! Salary: $16.81 per hour You will have the ability to increase your compensation based on skills and contribution to the overall performance of the plant. Shift: Only candidates who are flexible and available to work any shift will be considered. This will include overtime, holidays, and weekends as needed. 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 Our Team Our team creates value by safely assisting with the production of corrugated boxes for our valued customers. Click here to see how we make corrugated boxes, and click here to learn more about our products! What You Will Do Operate equipment to defined standards and product specification target 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, to include 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, agricultural, warehouse, military environment, or similar environment OR completion of post high school education in 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 At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here. Who We Are As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. 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. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information.