Production Associate Jobs in Georgia
Production associate jobs in Georgia are concentrated in food and beverage processing, automotive manufacturing, and consumer goods production, with active hiring at every experience level from entry-level floor positions to lead production roles. Atlanta, Savannah, and Columbus are the largest hiring centers, anchored by major employers like Coca-Cola, Kia Georgia, and Procter & Gamble, all of which maintain substantial Georgia operations. Demand is especially strong in packaging, quality control, and assembly line operations. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Georgia-Pacific is looking for safety-oriented individuals to join our team as a Production Associate inour climate-controlled facility in McDonough, GA!
Salary
- $21.75 per hour
- Shift differential is $1.00 per hour between the hours of 7pm and 7am
- You will have the ability to increase your compensation based on skills and contribution to the overall performance of the plant.
- This role is eligible for our Performance Pay program that could offer up to a 6% quarterly bonus.
Shift
- Only candidates who are able to work this schedule will be considered.
- McDonough operates on a point-based attendance program.
Our Team
Georgia-Pacific's Mailers is a part of the Packaging and Cellulose business, the Mailers business is expanding its product lines, working with key customers to create and launch one or more new products to complement our already thriving recyclable padded mailer business.
Watch a short 60 sec video to see what we do at Mailers: How We Make Mailers | Georgia-Pacific - YouTube
What You Will Do
- Operate equipment to defined standards and product specification targets
- Package/handle materials to customer specifications
- Monitor and/or entry into computer control systems
- Troubleshoot equipment to optimize production
- Perform basic asset care duties to include routine preventative maintenance and cleaning of work area
- Work as a team to help meet or exceed production, waste, quality, and safety goals
- Operate and/or work around mobile equipment
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Experience in a manufacturing, agricultural, warehouse OR military environment OR completion of post high school education in manufacturing/industrial
- This role works rotating 12 hour shifts, with a 7-day break in every 28-day period
What Will Put You Ahead
- One (1) year or more experience working in a manufacturing and/or industrial environment
- Experience working in the corrugated packaging industry
Other Considerations/Physical Requirements
- Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, to include wearing safety equipment
- 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
For this role, we anticipate paying $21.75 per hour.
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, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf
Georgia-Pacific is looking for safety-oriented individuals to join our team as a Production Associate inour climate-controlled facility in McDonough, GA!
Salary
- $21.75 per hour
- Shift differential is $1.00 per hour between the hours of 7pm and 7am
- You will have the ability to increase your compensation based on skills and contribution to the overall performance of the plant.
- This role is eligible for our Performance Pay program that could offer up to a 6% quarterly bonus.
Shift
- Only candidates who are able to work this schedule will be considered.
- McDonough operates on a point-based attendance program.
Our Team
Georgia-Pacific's Mailers is a part of the Packaging and Cellulose business, the Mailers business is expanding its product lines, working with key customers to create and launch one or more new products to complement our already thriving recyclable padded mailer business.
Watch a short 60 sec video to see what we do at Mailers: How We Make Mailers | Georgia-Pacific - YouTube
What You Will Do
- Operate equipment to defined standards and product specification targets
- Package/handle materials to customer specifications
- Monitor and/or entry into computer control systems
- Troubleshoot equipment to optimize production
- Perform basic asset care duties to include routine preventative maintenance and cleaning of work area
- Work as a team to help meet or exceed production, waste, quality, and safety goals
- Operate and/or work around mobile equipment
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Experience in a manufacturing, agricultural, warehouse OR military environment OR completion of post high school education in manufacturing/industrial
- This role works rotating 12 hour shifts, with a 7-day break in every 28-day period
What Will Put You Ahead
- One (1) year or more experience working in a manufacturing and/or industrial environment
- Experience working in the corrugated packaging industry
Other Considerations/Physical Requirements
- Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, to include wearing safety equipment
- 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
For this role, we anticipate paying $21.75 per hour.
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, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf
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What Georgia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in production associate jobs across Georgia.
- High school diploma or GED required by most Georgia production facilities
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds regularly
- Prior experience operating production line machinery or assembly equipment preferred
- Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices and basic safety protocols
- Forklift certification or willingness to obtain certification within 90 days
- Reliable transportation to reach Georgia plant or warehouse locations on assigned shifts
Production Associate Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a production associate in Georgia?
Most Georgia employers hire production associates with a high school diploma or GED and no prior manufacturing experience, then provide paid on-the-job training. Earning an OSHA 10-Hour General Industry card through a Georgia Technical College System provider gives applicants a concrete safety credential that frequently tips hiring decisions. Completing a short manufacturing fundamentals certificate at a Georgia technical college, such as Chattahoochee Technical College or Augusta Technical College, can also accelerate placement into higher-starting-level roles.
Which companies hire production associates in Georgia?
Georgia production associate roles are posted by FIS, Cintas, and Perdue and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Georgia's dense concentration of food processing plants, automotive facilities, and distribution centers means openings are posted continuously across the state.
Which Georgia cities have the most production associate jobs?
Columbus, Atlanta, and Kennesaw have the most production associate openings in Georgia right now. Atlanta leads because of its massive food and beverage manufacturing base and logistics infrastructure, while Savannah's growth is driven by its deepwater port and the industrial corridor that has built up around it, and Columbus benefits from the long-standing presence of large consumer goods and textile operations in the region.
Are there remote production associate jobs in Georgia?
Yes, but they're rare. Production associate work is almost entirely hands-on and facility-based, requiring a physical presence on the plant floor, assembly line, or packaging operation. About 0% of production associate openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those are typically limited to quality documentation, inventory coordination, or remote production scheduling roles rather than core floor positions.
How can I get hired as a production associate in Georgia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to temp-to-hire production roles through large Georgia manufacturers, which regularly onboard workers without prior experience and convert strong performers to permanent positions within a few months. Kia Georgia in West Point, Procter & Gamble in Albany, and major food processors in the Atlanta metro all run structured onboarding programs for first-time production workers. Completing an OSHA 10-Hour card or a manufacturing certificate through a Georgia Technical College System campus significantly improves candidacy for these entry openings.
Where can I find and apply to production associate jobs in Georgia?
You can find and apply to production associate jobs in Georgia on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state right now. Search for roles that match your experience level and location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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