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GEORGIA-PACIFIC Production Operator in FORT DODGE, Iowa
Your Job
Start a new career with Georgia-Pacific, one of the world's leading manufacturers of Building Products and Consumer Products. We are hiring for entry-level manufacturing positions at
our Fort Dodge,
IA facility
.
This is an entry level position starting at $23.58 per hour. (Pay rate increase opportunities within 4 weeks as operators train and develop new skills). We offer full medical and dental benefits, life insurance, a 401K matching program, paid holidays, paid vacation days and paid floating holidays each year.
Production Operator work in a fast-paced industrial environment that is transforming with technological advancements that make the work environment safer and more efficient. This role will perform various functions within the production department that may include operating controls, performing quality control checks and support the production team during a twelve-hour rotating shift.
Our Team
Safety is a shared value at Georgia-Pacific, and we walk-the-talk through employee involvement in every facet of our operation. Opportunities for advancement are only limited by your initiative and ability to create value in a business that is solid, growing, and reinvesting in new technologies for enhanced safety, quality, reliability, and employee fulfillment.
What You Will Do In Your Role
- Ensuring that machines are set up properly and performing optimally
- Troubleshooting and making machine adjustments as needed
- Contributing to the site's safety record by ensuring the team works safely
- Performing basic asset care duties and routine preventative maintenance on equipment
- Working as a team to help meet or exceed production, waste and quality goals
- Cleaning work area throughout assigned shifts to ensure an orderly and safe environment
- Performing tasks such as lifting (up to 50 pounds), walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for at least twelve 12 hours a day in a hot, humid, cold, and noisy industrial environment
- Maintaining strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing safety equipment
- Work flexible starting times, rotating shifts, holidays, weekends and overtime as needed
What Will Put You Ahead
- High school diploma or GED
- At least one (1) year of previous experience working in a production, warehouse, industrial, farming, construction, manufacturing or military environment
- Experience identifying, analyzing and troubleshooting quality issues
- Experience troubleshooting equipment
- Experience working with construction materials i.e. lumber, gypsum, plaster, brick, insulation, etc.
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
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.
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