Shipping Department Production Associate

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Georgia-Pacific is seeking a safety-oriented individual to join our team as a Shipping Department Production Associate in Waxahachie, TX.

Salary:

• $23.34 per hour
• 2nd Shift Differential - Two dollars per hour = $25.34
• 3rd Shift Differential -Two dollars per hour = $25.34
• 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 and available to work any shift will be considered. This will include overtime, holidays, and weekends as needed.
• The first (1-2) weeks of orientation will be on 1st shift (7am - 3pm), then you will be assigned to your shift after your orientation.

Shift Hours:

• 1st Shift: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
• 2nd Shift: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
• 3rd Shift: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM (Starts Monday night)
• Overtime, holidays, and weekends as needed.

Physical Location:

5800 S Interstate 35 E, Waxahachie, TX 75165

A Shipping Department Production Associate is responsible for ensuring finished products are accurately prepared, packed, and shipped to customers in a timely manner. In this role, you will verify orders, inspect products for quality, label and package materials according to company standards, and stage shipments for carrier pickup. You will also support machine operators by assisting with staging materials, monitoring product flow, and ensuring production runs smoothly and efficiently. This position often requires operating pallet jacks, forklifts, unitizers, using shipping software or scanners, and maintaining accurate inventory documentation. Strong attention to detail, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and a commitment to safety and teamwork are essential to ensure on-time deliveries and overall customer satisfaction.

Must be able to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

Our Team

Our team creates value by safely assisting with the production of corrugated boxes for our valued customers. Click here to see how we make corrugated boxes, and click here to learn more about our products!

What You Will Do

• Prepare, inspect, package, and stage finished products for on-time shipment
• Verify orders for accuracy and ensure products meet quality standards
• Label and package materials according to company and customer specifications
• Load and stage shipments for carrier pickup
• Troubleshoot equipment to optimize production
• Support machine operators by staging materials and monitoring product flow
• Help maintain efficient production by ensuring materials are available and organized
• Operate equipment such as pallet jacks, forklifts, and unitizers safely and effectively
• Utilize shipping software and scanners to track inventory and shipments
• Maintain accurate inventory and shipping documentation
• Follow all safety guidelines and contribute to a team-focused, fast-paced work environment
• Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours a day, in a loud/noisy, and industrial, high-volume environment

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, warehouse, or military environment.
• Exceptional knowledge using a computer, tablet, or scan gun for documentation and/or record-keeping functions.

What Will Put You Ahead:

• Minimum of two (2) years of sit-down forklift experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Experience using KIWI or a similar load operating system.
• Experience operating a clamp truck

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

As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better.

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.

Equal Opportunities

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 click here for additional information.