12 Production jobs in Arkadelphia

Job Description

Company Description

A subsidiary of Veolia group, Veolia North America (VNA) is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent.

Position Purpose:
Responsible for supervising and scheduling day-to-day operational activities to include troubleshooting, health, safety, and environmental compliance issues and policies, quality assurance/control, determining cost of supplies versus labor, providing technical expertise on operational modifications, hiring and training of subordinates, etc. Assist immediate supervisor in the annual preparation of goals versus forecasted budgeted allowances as well as conducting special exploratory assignments. Coordinate and follow waste feed plan to kiln.

Primary Duties /Responsibilities: 

• Coordinates and meets kiln waste feed plan
• Ensures waste tracking compliance
• Manages waste discrepancies and rejects accordingly
• Assure employees to wear proper PPE during the execution of duties 
• Responds to emergencies as required
• Enforces all compliance, health and safety policies and procedures in accordance with departmental and regional requirements.
• Oversee compliance with all OSHA, EPA, DOT, and all other governmental regulations.
• Attends and arranges for all required training courses.   
• Oversees operation of all equipment including maintenance to ensure optimum utilization. 
• Assists with the training of team members to ensure appropriate performance standards within the various functional areas of the site.
• Maintain a professional image to clients by answering inquiries and suggesting alternative solutions to existing and/or potential problems.

Education / Experience / Background: 

• BS in Chemistry or a related science discipline or equivalent work experience required
• 4 to 6 years of hazardous waste experience preferred

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: 

• Extensive knowledge in the following areas: DOT, EPA, TSCA, and OSHA
• Knowledge of site capabilities and limitations prior to treatment and/or shipping hazardous & non-hazardous waste materials to ensure efficient disbursement and storage.
• Computer proficient
• Strong team player
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Time management: the ability to organize and manage multiple deadlines
• Strong customer service orientation
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills
• Ability to create & prepare reports as necessary

Required Certification / Licenses / Training:

• HAZWOPER Certification

Benefits: Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. 

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Business Unit / Group Function: Polymer Additives

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Employee Type: Regular

Job Highlights

The position is responsible to lead and set the direction for the South Arkansas Manufacturing team. The Manufacturing team includes Operations for three chemical plant sites, brine operations, quality control, and logistics. Leadership Responsibilities through the utilization of HSEQ policies and procedures, setting and attainment of site goals around safety, environmental performance, and quality as primary goals, with secondary goals around raw material yields, production rates, and return on investment. This position focuses on managerial aspects of South Arkansas Manufacturing, such as cost, assistance in the deployment of capital projects, understanding and reviewing technical concepts, and driving the deployment of the next-generation processes within the facilities through the workforce based on business needs.

• Works with independence, conferring with the manager on unusual or complex assignments.
• Responsible for implementing good process safety practices.
• Responsible for ensuring environmental and legal compliance in operations.
• Oversee 250-300 employees.
• Prioritize process engineering activities/projects.
• Prepare presentations/lead audits/analyze data as needed.

Requirements

• BS in Engineering; master's or higher at advantage
• 10+ years of relevant manufacturing experience
• Demonstrated intellectual curiosity
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent leadership skills

TEC Group International is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Arkansas
Salary: On Application

We're building the future, one hire at a time and want you to build your career with us. We are now hiring for Production Workers at our Gurdon Plywood facility. This is an entry level position starting at $20.00 per hour, plus $1.50 shift differential for night shift with opportunities for growth and career advancement. You must have the ability to work night shift, weekends, and holidays.

Our Team

Georgia-Pacific in Gurdon, Arkansas is part of GP's building products division and one of the leading plywood manufacturing plants. We specialize in the conversion of raw wood materials into plywood. Our employees strive for safety and health excellence while achieving an injury-free workplace. Georgia-Pacific's Building Products business is consistently among the nation's top suppliers of building products to large warehouse retailers and building materials dealers. To learn more about our Building Products division, visit .

What You Will Do In Your Role

• Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures to include wearing safety equipment
• Learn to operate machinery to expected performance levels
• Act as a relief operator to cover other employees' breaks and vacations
• Assist team members throughout the mill during production times
• Perform basic care duties such as preventative maintenance on machinery or repairing minor issues
• Keep the work area clean throughout the shift to ensure a safe and orderly work environment
• Operate small equipment and use tools, such as blowers, shovels, pitch forks, and brooms to clean up debris in and around machines to ensure a safe work environment for all employees
• Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours a day in a noisy, non-air conditioned and unheated manufacturing environment
• Work at various heights, depending on the department, that could include consistent use of a ladder and stairs
• Walk on elevated catwalks over 15 feet high to get to and from work areas

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Six (6) months of previous work experience in a manufacturing, production, farming, landscaping, carpentry, mechanical, construction, warehouse, or military setting

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience working in a lumber, plywood, or timber industry

• Experience operating mobile equipment (i.e. forklifts, bobcats, cranes, etc.)

• Experience using a computer for record-keeping and documentation functions

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.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .

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.

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. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aquí , or tu ).

Do you enjoy working with your hands? Are you motivated to meet production and quality goals? If this sounds like you and you possess a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn, then we are interested in learning more about you!

Georgia-Pacific is now hiring for General Production roles at our mill in Gurdon, Arkansas. As a General Production (Utility) worker, you will learn multiple operator functions and perform various manual tasks that require repetitive motions. Additionally, you will provide coverage for operators who are absent or on vacation. Our General Production team members also perform basic care duties such as preventative maintenance on machinery or repairing minor issues. You will also be responsible for operating small equipment and tools (i.e. blowers, brooms, shovels) to clean up debris in and around machines to ensure a safe work environment and maximize uptime for facility equipment. This position is an entry-level role with opportunities for growth and career advancement.

This is an entry level position starting at $20.00 per hour , plus $1.50 shift differential for night shift.

Our Team

Georgia-Pacific employees strive for safety and health excellence while achieving an injury free workplace. To learn more about our Building Products division, visit .

What You Will Do

• Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures
• Learn to operate machinery to expected performance levels
• Act as a relief operator to cover other employees' breaks and vacations
• Keep the work area clean throughout the shift to ensure a safe and orderly work environment.
• Assist team members throughout the mill during production
• Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, to include wearing safety equipment
• Work any shift, overtime, weekends, and holidays as required, in a hot, humid, cold and noisy industrial environment
• Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours a day

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• At least six (6) months of work experience in a manufacturing or production environment -or - one (1) year of work experience in a farming, landscaping, carpentry, mechanical, construction, warehouse, military, environment
• Experience using a smartphone, computer, or tablet

What Will Put You Ahead

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• One (1) year of experience working in a lumber, plywood, or timber industry
• Experience operating mobile equipment (i.e. forklifts, bobcats, cranes, etc.)
• One (1) year of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment

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.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .

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.

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. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aquí , or tu ).

All shifts available Key Responsibilities: 1. Conduct in-process inspections of products at various stages of production. 2. Verify that products meet specified quality standards, including dimensions, specifications, and other relevant criteria. 3. Perform visual inspections and use measurement tools and equipment to assess product quality. 4. Document and report any deviations or non-conformities to the quality assurance team and production management. 5. Collaborate with production staff to address and resolve quality issues in real-time. 6. Ensure compliance with quality control procedures and industry regulations. 7. Maintain accurate records of inspection results and compile reports for analysis. 8. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance overall product quality. 9. Provide feedback to the production team on quality-related issues and suggest corrective actions. 10. Assist in the training of production personnel on quality control procedures. LOCATION FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas 72701 PAY $15.00

• Overseas production orders including printing orders
• Checking parts availability
• Monitor daily metrics for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Capture and report on KPIs
• Communicate inventory discrepancies
• Work with quality team on small assembly/quality related issues
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by training and creating required documentation
• Work with the production supervisor on maintaining housekeeping within the assigned area
• Ensure outgoing shipments are examined to verify shipments meet all specifications
• Maintain excellent attendance/ punctuality
• Interact well with coworkers and assigned employees by treating them all in a fair and consistent manner with dignity and respect
• Maintain excellent communication with the internal teams
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and written

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED).
• At least 2-3 year (s) of related experience is required
• Basic computer knowledge (Google Workspace)
• Ability to work with WMS (SAP, Korber)
• Forklift experience

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plan
• Paid Holidays (11 per year)
• Flexible PTO for exempt employees; generous PTO for non-exempt employees
• HSA, FSA and 401K matching plans
• Paid sick time, as well as short- and long-term disability insurance

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and reach with arms and hands.
• Standing for 8 hours and frequent walking required.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to airborne particles.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually high, proper protective equipment is required.

• Overseas production orders including printing orders
• Checking parts availability
• Monitor daily metrics for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Capture and report on KPIs
• Communicate inventory discrepancies
• Work with quality team on small assembly/quality related issues
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by training and creating required documentation
• Work with the production supervisor on maintaining housekeeping within the assigned area
• Ensure outgoing shipments are examined to verify shipments meet all specifications
• Maintain excellent attendance/ punctuality
• Interact well with coworkers and assigned employees by treating them all in a fair and consistent manner with dignity and respect
• Maintain excellent communication with the internal teams
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and written

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED).
• At least 2-3 year (s) of related experience is required
• Basic computer knowledge (Google Workspace)
• Ability to work with WMS (SAP, Korber)
• Forklift experience

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plan
• Paid Holidays (11 per year)
• Flexible PTO for exempt employees; generous PTO for non-exempt employees
• HSA, FSA and 401K matching plans
• Paid sick time, as well as short- and long-term disability insurance

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and reach with arms and hands.
• Standing for 8 hours and frequent walking required.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to airborne particles.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually high, proper protective equipment is required.