Production Worker - Paper Machine

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Georgia Pacific is hiring a Production Worker Paper Machine for our Monticello, MS facility. The Production Workers have the exciting opportunity to become a valued member of a hard‑working team dedicated to supporting our machine technicians with producing and delivering high‑quality paper products for our customers. Employees who demonstrate initiative and the desire to learn new skills are highly valued at Georgia‑Pacific.

Successful employees will have the opportunity to advance.

This position pays $24.15 per hour (with the ability to earn up to $46.61 per hour). The Production Workers will work rotating twelve‑hour shifts, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed. The rotation is 4 days, 7 off, 4 nights, 3 off, 3 days, 1 off, 3 nights, and 3 off (7:00 am to 7:00 pm days and 7:00 pm to 7:00 am nights).

Georgia Pacific Monticello is a stable employer on 2,200 acres that employs 450 employees. This position is an opportunity to be part of a stable, rapidly expanding organization that offers a tremendous amount of growth potential.

• Operate equipment to defined standards and product specification targets
• Monitor and/or enter data into computer control systems
• Troubleshoot equipment to optimize production
• Perform basic asset‑care duties, including routine preventative maintenance and cleaning of the work area
• Work as a team to help meet or exceed production, waste, quality, and safety goals
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols, including wearing necessary Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
• Must be able to push or pull a variety of weights; mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot equipment or process issues
• Ability to read and follow written instructions
• Communicate effectively within the team and organization
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and adapt to changing priorities
• Perform tasks such as sitting, lifting up to 50 pounds (with assistance), walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to 12 hours a day

• Three years or more of experience working in an industrial operation or maintenance environment, or an associate degree in a relevant field, or a technical certification that demonstrates specialized knowledge and skills
• Experience using math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) and ability to read a tape measure
• Experience using a computer, tablet, or smart device
• High School Diploma or GED

• Pulp & Paper industry experience
• College experience, 2‑year degree, or technical certification
• Lift truck or other industrial equipment experience

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, 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.

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 read for additional information. (For Illinois E‑Verify information, see applicable resources).