Manufacturing Production Worker

Georgia-Pacific Production Worker – Madison Plywood Facility

Georgia-Pacific is now hiring Production Workers for our Madison Plywood facility. We manufacture pine plywood panels and siding that are ideal for residential and light commercial construction such as 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.

• Starting pay is $20 per hour
• There is a $2 shift differential for night shift
• Compensation may increase based on skills and contribution to plant performance

• Candidates must be flexible to work any shift.
• Employees work 12‑hour shifts following a 2‑2‑3 schedule: days 7am‑7pm, nights 7pm‑7am. Finishing and Green end departments have a 4‑2‑4 schedule.
• Work schedule may include overtime, holidays, and weekends.
• Currently hiring for day shift and night shift.
• Orientation is on Day Shift 8am‑4pm Monday‑Friday; permanent shift assignment follows orientation.
• Madison, GA operates a points‑based attendance program.

GP employees strive for safety and health excellence while achieving an injury‑free workplace.
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• Learn to operate various machines throughout the mill.
• Adjust to changing work schedules to meet business demands.
• Remove sawdust and other debris from production equipment.
• Assemble veneer cores by layering sheets according to specified patterns and project requirements.
• Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies and procedures while proactively seeking out potential safety hazards, including wearing safety equipment.
• Assist team members throughout the mill as needed.
• Pull and lift plywood, panels, or scraps up to 25 lbs.
• Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to 12 hours per day.
• Walk on elevated catwalks over 15 feet high to perform daily duties.
• Work in a hot, humid, dusty, cold and noisy high‑volume industrial environment.
• Work a 10‑12 hour rotating schedule that includes weekends and holidays.

• Experience in at least one of the following areas: manufacturing, agricultural, warehouse, construction, landscaping, automotive, military, or completion of post‑high‑school education in manufacturing/industrial.

• Two or more years 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.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks including climbing ladders and working at heights or in confined spaces.

Entry level

Full‑time

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E‑Verify. Please visit .

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 are 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.