Whether you're a recent college graduate or a seasoned professional, "why Georgia-Pacific" is the most important question you will ask yourself in trying to determine the best place to advance your career. After all, there are many places you might consider working these days, and there are many reasons you might choose one company rather than another.
So, just what makes Georgia-Pacific a great place to work? In a word, opportunity. Take a look at some of the opportunities that await you at Georgia-Pacific:
The opportunity to grow your career with an industry leader
As one of the world's leading manufacturers and marketers of tissue, packaging, paper, pulp, building products and related chemicals, Georgia-Pacific governs by a higher standard. We're widely known as a company of good people doing good things - for our customers, employees and in the communities we serve.
The opportunity to work in a safe environment
We take great pride in our ranking as the safest company in the forest products industry. We are so serious about safety that we have been named the safest forest products company in the industry seven years in a row. Anything less is unacceptable.
The opportunity to give back to your community
Just as the company strives to be a good corporate citizen, we encourage our Georgia-Pacific family to make a difference through volunteering in the community. More than 2,000 employees are members of the company's ServiceForce employee-led volunteer program. ServiceForce volunteers have recorded over 50,000 hours, estimated at an economic value of more than $800,000. A few of the organizations served include: Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Bucket Brigade™, United Way, The American Red Cross and Habitat for Humanity.
The opportunity to work for a company that cares about the environment
We have a long-term interest in the health of our nation's forests. Our environmental strategy provides the sound foundation from which we practice and promote sustainable forestry - ensuring a better tomorrow for our children and our environment.
The opportunity to secure your future
We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance, a 401(k) savings plan, life insurance, disability insurance, educational assistance and much more.
