Georgia-Pacific Monticello

Facility info

Operations Appointment scheduling sometimes ignored — show up early doesn't guarantee faster service. Live load vs. drop and hook varies by load type. FCFS (first come, first served) for some operations, especially night shifts. Check-in requires truck number, trailer number, and pickup number at guard shack. Gate 1 for pickups. Trailer inspection mandatory — must be clean, no damage accepted. No-show or unready loads result in forced departure from property within 30 minutes. Operating hours start 0600, but some night operations available. Wait times — critical issue Unloading OCC (cardboard/scrap): 8–25+ hours common. Deliveries regularly 6–15+ hours just to get a dock. Two dock doors handling hundreds of trucks daily. Preloaded trailers often turn into live loads despite promises. Picking up paper rolls: 30 minutes to 2 hours typical. Night pickups fastest (30 min in/out, FCFS). Early morning arrivals (4–6am) see better flow. Facility experience No overnight parking policy — will be kicked off property if load not ready, but gate staff may make exceptions in rare cases. Limited bathrooms; none accessible in outdoor queue/gravel lot. Yard conditions muddy when wet. Staff quality inconsistent — some gate guards and inspection staff friendly and helpful, others reported rude and overly strict. Inspection process detailed and slow: trailer sweep, inspection form, waiting for dock assignment, loading, paperwork at blue door office, another form review. Docks have ample space once you get there. Trailer standards Strictly enforced. Repaired trailers rejected. Even small holes or damage result in rejection. Cleaning tools (brooms, tape, ladders) provided. Blower use discouraged or prohibited. Specific loads Hazmat and paper rolls: expedited, generally good experience. OCC/scrap cardboard/crushed cardboard: plan for extended wait. Note: Facility operates as major paper mill. Odor reported as severe — consider mask. Multiple language instructions available (Spanish/English). Scale available for weight checks on entry and exit.