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Georgia Pacific
Production Operator - Gurdon Lumber
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What they do
A Production Worker performs a variety of duties in a factory. Operates machinery, manages distribution and provides quality control inspection.
$39,416 / year median in Arkansas
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Production Operator - Gurdon Lumber Georgia Pacific life insurance, parental leave United States, Arkansas, Gurdon Aug 18, 2026 Your Job Georgia-Pacific is now hiring for a Production Worker for our Gurdon Lumber facility! We manufacture Southern Yellow Pine Lumber used in both residential and commercial construction. Lumber is made by processing logs from harvested trees into useable boards and planks for construction and manufacturing. Logs are debarked and cut down into rough lumber. The boards are then dried to remove moisture and prevent warping or decay. After drying, the lumber is planed and smoothed to uniform dimensions and graded for quality based on strength, appearance, and defects. Finally, the lumber is packaged and shipped for use in building homes, furniture, flooring, and other wood products.
Salary:
- $20.00 per hour
- $1.50 shift differential for night shift
- You will have the ability to increase your compensation based on skills and contribution to the overall performance of the plant.
Shift:
Only candidates who are flexible to be assigned to work any shift will be considered. Candidates must be flexible and available to work first, second, or third shift as needed. This will include overtime, holidays, and weekends. Gurdon Lumber operates on a points-based attendance program.Physical Location:
1 GP Lane Gurdon, Arkansas 71743 Our Team GP employees strive for safety and health excellence while achieving an injury free workplace. To learn more about our Building Products division, visithttps://www.buildgp.com/. What You Will Do Develop skillsets required to run dimensional lumber equipment Remove lumber from conveyors and stack onto carts- Assist in clean up, operation, and maintenance of production equipment; including but not limited to: machine operation, and forklift operation
- Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies and procedures while proactively seeking out potential safety hazards, including wearing safety equipment
- Read and comprehend written instructions as required to complete assigned tasks
- Work cooperatively and productively with supervisors, co-workers, and other associates to complete tasks, meet safety, production, and quality goals
- Cross train on various machines to increase operational knowledge
- Ability to work any hours, to include a variety of shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed. Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- 6 months of experience in a manufacturing, military, industrial, farming, agriculture, landscaping, carpentry, mechanical, or construction environment
- Experience using a smartphone, computer, or tablet What Will Put You Ahead
- Two (2) years or more 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 (plywood, lumber, or timber industry)
- Hich School Diploma or GED equivalent