GENERAL LABOR

GURDON, AR 71743

Posted: 05/05/2026 Employment Type: Temporary Industry: Industrial Job Number: 81399 Pay Rate: 20.00

Job Description


You are more than just a resume. Your skills go beyond what you can put on paper. Let Encadria help you get the job you deserve! We are business partners with Koch companies such as Georgia Pacific, Dixie and Guardian just to name a few. Encadria has the connections to put you in the perfect role.
Shift:
  • Only candidates who are flexible to be assigned to work any shift will be considered.
  • Candidates are expected to have reliable transportation and be at work for their scheduled shifts.
  • This facility enforces a strict attendance policy.
A Day In The Life Typically Includes:
  • Adhering to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies and procedures
  • Learning to operate machinery to expected performance levels
  • Acting as a relief operator to cover other employees’ breaks and vacations
  • Keeping the work area clean throughout the shift to ensure a safe and orderly work environment
  • Assisting team members throughout the mill during production times
  • Providing coverage for operators who are absent or on vacation
  • Performing basic care duties such as preventative maintenance on machinery or repairing minor issues
Basic Qualifications:
  • At least six (6) months of previous continuous work experience
  • Willing and able to work any shift, holidays, weekends and overtime as needed
  • Willing and able to work in a hot, humid, cold and noisy industrial environment
  • Willing and able to perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours a day
  • Willing and able to maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, to include wearing safety equipment
  • Experience using a computer for record-keeping and documentation functions
  • Work cooperatively and productively with supervisors, co-workers and other associates to complete tasks, meet safety, production and quality goals.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • At least six (6) months of continuous work experience in a farming, carpentry, construction, or military environment
  • Two (2) years or more of manufacturing or production experience
  • One (1) year or more of experience working in the lumber or timber industry
  • Experience in a manufacturing or production environment
  • Experience operating mobile equipment, e.g.; forklifts, bobcats, cranes
  • One (1) year or more of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment

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.

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