Your Job
Georgia-Pacific is looking for safety-oriented and energetic team members to join our team at our Englehart, Ontario facility. As part of our production team, you will play a crucial role in the manufacturing process.
This is an entry level position provides a pathway to future operator opportunities while supporting the safe and efficient operation of our mill through essential labour and housekeeping responsibilities. Successful candidates will begin by performing labour and housekeeping duties while learning mill processes, equipment, and technology systems. As opportunities arise, employees may progress into operator roles involving equipment operation, quality inspections, material handling, process monitoring, troubleshooting, product changeovers, and the use of computerized production systems. Employees are expected to actively participate in training and development opportunities to support this progression.
You will begin on a Monday to Friday eight (8) hour shift schedule but will transition to a rotating twelve (12) hour 2-2-3 shift schedule which includes nights and weekends, and holidays with increased compensation.
Our Team
Our culture is based on our principled management philosophy (PBM®). This is our approach to Environmental, Social and Corporate governance and it’s what sets us apart. We Believe In People.
Applying to a role at GP is choosing a career of growth and opportunity. At all levels, you are part of the solution as you drive toward transformation with the available tools and tech in today’s new manufacturing environment: robotics, nanotechnology, AI, digital optimization, etc.
Our competitive compensation package includes a starting wage of $31.09/hour, shift differentials, a quarterly bonus plan, medical/dental/vision, pension, overtime opportunities and paid time off.
What You Will Do
- Safety Compliance: Follow all safety protocols and guidelines to maintain a safe work environment for yourself and your colleagues
- Housekeeping: Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area and facility, ensuring a safe and efficient workspace
- Operate Machinery: Safely operate and monitor various production machines and mobile equipment according to standard operating procedures
- Quality Control: Conduct regular inspections and quality checks to ensure products meet specifications and report any discrepancies immediately
- Material Handling: Assist in the loading, unloading, storage, and documentation of raw materials and finished products.
- Process Improvement: Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production processes and reduce waste
- Team Collaboration: Work effectively with team members and supervisors to achieve production goals and address operational issues.
Work Environment
- This role involves working in a manufacturing facility with exposure to noise, dust, moving equipment, and varying temperatures.
- The work is physically demanding and requires prolonged standing, walking, climbing stairs, lifting, pushing, pulling, and preforming manual labour activities throughout the facility.
- Team members regularly work in different production and operational areas based on business needs and training requirements.
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) will be provided and must be worn as required
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Able and willing to work a rotating twelve (12) hour 2-2-3 schedule, including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.
- Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Able to use computers, tablets, mobile devices, and workplace technology required for trainings, communication, documentation, and production activities.
- Able to read, understand, and follow written procedures, safety requirements and operating instructions.
- Able to perform physically demanding work in a manufacturing environment, including standing, walking, climbing, lifting, pushing, pulling, and working in varying temperatures.
- Willing to learn multiple jobs and actively participate in training and development opportunities leading to production operator responsibilities.
What Will Put You Ahead
- One (1) year or more of experience working in a manufacturing, industrial, mining, forestry, construction, warehousing, transportation, agricultural, production environment.
- Experience working a rotating shift schedule that includes nights and weekends.
- Experience operating forklifts, mobile equipment, or industrial machinery.
- Experience using computerized systems, HMIs, tablets, scanners, production software, or other workplace technology.
- Experience following standard operating procedures, work instruction, quality standards, or safety procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to learn new tasks, equipment, and technology quickly.
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment where priorities and assignments regularly change.
- Demonstrated record of reliable attendance and punctuality.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Equal Opportunities
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 the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf
Salary Range and Reason for Vacancy:
The anticipated salary range for this position is $31.09/hour. This position is a backfill for an employee who vacated the role.
Artificial Intelligence Statement:
Artificial Intelligence is not used during the screening process for this position.