Recent developments
In June 2019, Georgia-Pacific Crossett Paper Operations announced the closure of multiple divisions with a total of 500 paper makers and 55 sales and procurement jobs ending in October 2019.
Direct Impact
Anticipated break down of lost jobs
Total Jobs 555
Retirees 50
Did not live in area 100
Live in area seeking job 405
Skill sets entering the labor market in Crossett
Millwrights
Machinist
Environmental Engineers
Chemical Operators
Woodyard Workers
Electro-mechanical Instrumentation
Logging truck drivers
Direct Impact
Anticipated break down of lost jobs
Total Jobs 555
Retirees 50
Did not live in area 100
Live in area seeking job 405
Skill sets entering the labor market in Crossett
Millwrights
Machinist
Environmental Engineers
Chemical Operators
Woodyard Workers
Electro-mechanical Instrumentation
Logging truck drivers