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Unit Assembler
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What they do
A Production Fabricator or Assembler constructs and assembles a wide range of products, such as engines, computers, aircraft, ships, boats, toys, electronic devices, and control panels, as well as the individual parts that make up these products.
$36,439 / year median in Kentucky
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Your Job Georgia Pacific in our Lexington, KY facility is looking for individuals to join their dynamic team of Unit Assemblers. Our Unit Assemblers create maximum value by safely inspecting and packaging quality products for our customers. This position is required to work weekends, holidays and overtime as needed. These are entry-level positions that offer advancement opportunities. Pay for these roles start at $20.76 per hour, with an opportunity to make up to $23.14 per hour based on performance! Our Team Georgia-Pacific's Lexington facility uses state-of-the-art innovation and technology to manufacture Dixie® Cups. Dixie is a brand of choice and is widely used in homes and businesses across the country. Our team works 12-hour shifts starting at either 6:00AM or 6:00PM. Must be flexible to work days and/or nights, as well as weekend and holiday hours. No shift is guaranteed. What You Will Do Package production line product Manually load lids on bagger infeed Perform quality control on products to ensure they meet requirements Lift up to 20lbs to assemble pallets of finished goods Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours a day Maintain cleanliness of work area throughout shift to ensure a safe and orderly work environment Work in a hot, humid, cold and noisy industrial environment Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing safety equipment Work from lifts and ladders required as needed Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) Experience working in a manufacturing, warehouse, automotive, agricultural, or military environment Experience working with a computer, tablet, or smart phone What Will Put You Ahead Six (6) months or more of manufacturing, warehouse, automotive, agricultural, or military experience Experience using hand tools, including but not limited to: wrenches, ratchets, hammers and/or screwdrivers Experience performing maintenance on equipment in a manufacturing, warehouse, automotive, agricultural, and/or military environment