Production Associate

Position Title:Production Associate Franklin VAPhysical Location: 34040 Union Camp DriveFranklin VA 23851Pay Rate: Production Associates start at either $23.12 or $23.30 per hour. Successful operators will have the opportunity to quickly gain new skills and promote into advanced You: Knowledge Skills and Abilities At least 18 years of ageMinimum high school graduate GED or equivalent work experience Eligible for employment in the USMust be willing to meet the following requirements:Operate or work in industrial conditions (may be warm/hot dusty/dirty around hazardous chemicals noise heavy machinery or elevated working surfaces (with proper safety training and safety protection)Undergo a drug screen for illicit use of drugs as a condition of employmentUndergo a job-related health assessment as a condition of employmentSubmit to periodic drug screens as a condition of employmentWork any shift and/or a rotating shift scheduleWork overtime on a regular basis and with last minute notificationWork holidays and/or weekends on a regular basisWear required safety equipmentParticipate in 2 week New Hire Integration (NHI) (classroom setting)Successful completion of 125 day Probationary periodLift up to 50 poundsPreferred candidates have the following skills and/or experience(s): Demonstrated stability through a consistent work or education history Demonstrated combination of technical training and school leadership activitiesOther technical training or certifications such as Ready to Work programs Relevant work experience in an industrial Thinking Analyze and use logic to address issuesTeam Player Collaborate and work cooperatively across a multifunctional teamDependability Being reliable responsible and dependableSelf-Motivation Exerting effort towards training to move up to next position and accepting feedback to make improvements or take corrective actionDepartments:PS&D:Pay Rate Range: $23.12 $32.95Shift schedule:Rotating 12 hour shift schedule 7:00a 7:00p or 7:00p 7:00aYou must be able to do & will be exposed to the following:Wear all required safety equipmentDrive a forklift/clamp truck/PITExposure to very hot and cold temperaturesAscending/Descending stairs ladders slopes front end loader fork truckFrequent walking standing and :Pay Rate Range: $23.12 $42.98Shift schedule:Rotating 12 hour shift schedule 7:00a 7:00p or 7:00p 7:00a or 8 hour day shift 7:00a 3:00pYou must be able to do & will be exposed to the following:Wear all required safety equipmentDrive a forklift and skid steerExposure to very hot and cold temperaturesAscending/Descending stairs ladders slopes front end loader fork truckFrequent walking standing and :Pay Rate Range: $23.12 $36.43Shift schedule:Rotating 12 hour shift schedule 7:00a 7:00p or 7:00p 7:00a or rotating 8 hour shift 7:00a 3:00p 3:00p 11:00p 11:00p-7:00aYou must be able to do & will be exposed to the following:Wear all required safety equipmentClean up area when system is down sweeping and shoveling includedAssist other personnel with maintaining conveyors belts rollers screensAscending/Descending stairs ladders slopes front end loader fork truckFrequent walking standing and outside primarilyStoreroom:Pay Rate Range: $23.30 $26.10Shift schedule:Day Shift: 7:00a 3:00pYou must be able to do & will be exposed to the following:Wear all required safety equipmentForklift Operator Certification or equivalent experience Basic computer skillsEHS: Pay Rate Range: $23.12 $31.30Shift schedule:Rotating 12 hour shift schedule or 8 hour day shift 7:00a 3:00pYou must be able to do & will be exposed to the following:Wear all required safety equipmentWork primarily outsideWork around heavy machineryWork independently Basic computer skillsPower: Pay Rate Range: $23.12 $42.98Shift schedule:Rotating 12 hour shift schedule 7:00a 7:00p or 7:00p 7:00a You must be able to do & will be exposed to the following:Wear all required safety equipmentDrive a forklift/clamp truck/PITExposure to very hot and cold temperaturesAscending/Descending stairs ladders slopes front end loader fork truckFrequent walking standing and sittingFibers:Pay Rate Range: $23.12 $42.98Shift schedule:Rotating 12 hour shift schedule 7:00a 7:00p or 7:00p 7:00aYou must be able to do & will be exposed to the following:Wear all required safety equipmentDrive a forklift in backwards positionExposure to very hot and cold temperaturesAscending/Descending stairs ladders slopes front end loader fork truckFrequent walking standing and Global Cellulose Fibers (GCF) (Formerly International Paper):Our GCF business helps customers transform renewable cellulose fibers into essential everyday products. Our safe high-quality pulp forms the basis for a wide range of applications like towel and tissue products diapers feminine care incontinence and other personal care products that promote health and addition our specialty pulp serves as a sustainable raw material used in construction materials paints coatings and more. GCF generated $2.8B in revenue in 2024 and has 3300 employees globally with nine manufacturing facilities and eight regional offices. Additional information can be found by visiting GCF:Global Cellulose Fibers promotes employee well-being by providing safe caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds experiences and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected valued engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness creativity talents experiences and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse Got You Covered:At Global Cellulose Fibers our employees are our most important asset and thats reflected in our benefits package that includes health welfare and retirement plans. We are proud to offer a variety of benefits to support our employees and their families including:Medical Dental Life insuranceFlexible Spending AccountsShort-term and Long-term Disability401(k) and Company-funded retirement contributionsPaid Time OffGlobal Cellulose Fibers is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law. Global Cellulose Fibers complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please contact or .