Georgia-Pacific Palatka Operations

Facility info

Check-in & inspection: Extremely slow process, especially evenings. Lines regularly back up onto highway. 30 mins to 2+ hours standard. Morning/night (7pm-7am) typically faster. Need clean trailers — zero holes, no debris, no duct tape unless as approved patch. Live loads: Expect 8+ hour waits. Loads frequently not ready on promised time. Dock doors often delayed. Some operators disappear for extended periods. Scale calibration issues on loaders cause inconsistent weight. Drop & hook: Generally smoother but still 20-40 mins minimum for inspection. Some days in/out quickly, other days significantly delayed. Saturday/weekend service reportedly better. Load readiness: Major problem. Preloaded loads regularly missed by hours or days. Contact number frequently doesn't answer. No reliable ETA system. Drivers report losing bonuses and canceling follow-up loads due to delays here. Gate info: Multiple gates (at least 6). Gate 4 and 6 mentioned for truck entry. Gate 2 for certain products. Clear signage lacking for first-timers. Staff: Mixed reviews. Security generally friendly and helpful. Trailer inspection crew described as slow, lazy, rude, short-staffed. One exit gate guard reported as unnecessarily hostile. Shipping/receiving night staff noted as rude. Some individual staff members (like dock workers) praised for efficiency. Overnight parking: Not allowed on property. Must find external parking if waiting for delayed loads. Organization: Recently improved with marked/paved areas and company-specific zones. Still described as chaotic and poorly marked overall. Yard operations disorganized. Bottom line: Clock killer. Plan 2-3 hours minimum. Come prepared for long wait. Night shifts (7pm-7am) perform better. Drop/hook preferable to live loads. Keep trailer inspection-ready.