Machine Operator- Camden, NJ

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is looking for safety-orientated individuals to join our team as Machine Operators in Camden, NJ. Our Machine Operators create value by working as a team to manufacture high quality product in a loud/noisy, hot, humid, dusty, greasy, non-climate controlled, high volume industrial environment.

Pay: Starting rate - $24.62/hour with potential increase at 90 days to $25.21

Schedule: Monday – Friday. with potential for weekends. This role requires availability for all three shifts listed below, as shift assignment is determined after hire based on business needs.

• 1st Shift: 7:00 am – 3:00 pm
• 2nd Shift: 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm
• 3rd Shift: 11:00 pm – 7:00 am

Our Team

Georgia-Pacific Camden is one of three Georgia Pacific Industrial Plaster (GPIP) facilities in the United States that specializes in the production of high-quality gypsum floor underlayment and polymer extrusion products. GP Camden is committed to safety compliance, environmental stewardship, and community engagement. Georgia-Pacific is dedicated to improving the local community, providing jobs, supporting local initiatives, and fostering a culture of collaboration and growth in Camden. The facility continues to innovate, evolve and grow, ensuring its role as a vital contributor to both the regional economy and the broader building materials industry.

What You Will Do

• Adhere to all safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, to include wearing safety equipment
• Help meet or exceed Camden Site goals including safety, productivity, waste, and quality.
• Operate assigned machinery and equipment at or above expected performance levels.
• Assist with setups, troubleshooting and making minor machine adjustments.
• Understand and perform quality testing requirements to produce product that meets or exceeds specifications.
• Perform basic asset care duties to include routine preventative maintenance and good housekeeping of work area and facility.
• Maximize machinery and equipment utilization and proactively communicate mechanical / electrical deficiencies.
• Assist crew members and promote a team environment across departments.
• Move, stockpile, and feed materials as required by plant operations.
• Operate and/or work around mobile equipment, including forklift operations to load outgoing finished goods.
• Maintain accurate finished goods inventory and proactively notify supervision of raw material needs.
• Perform job duties outdoors as needed regardless of weather conditions.
• Wear necessary personal protective equipment (safety glasses, ear plugs, steel toes, etc.).
• 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, agricultural, or military environment OR completion of post high school education in a manufacturing/industrial centered program

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience using a computer, tablet, or smart device

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.