Forklift Operator - Georgia-Pacific

Georgia-Pacific Recycling is seeking a Forklift Operator for our Breinigsville, PA facility. This role supports the sustainability efforts of Georgia-Pacific by facilitating the movement of incoming and outgoing product through the facility. Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong commitment to safety standards, attendance excellence, and knowledge of forklift operations.

These positions start at $18/hour. We are currently hiring for 2nd and 3rd shift Monday-Friday. There will also be required overtime on alternating weekends.

Our Team

Georgia-Pacific Recycling is one of the largest pure traders of recycled fiber in the world, handling over 100,000 tons per week. They focus on building close relationships with suppliers and customers, rather than solely relying on market timing. As an exclusive supplier to the Georgia-Pacific mill system, GP Recycling recycles paper, plastics, and metals worldwide.

What You Will Do

• Safely operating a sit-down forklift to load and unload trailers
• Ensure accurate record keeping for all inbound and outbound shipments
• Work collaboratively with other team members
• Ensure a safer work environment throughout the facility by removing debris from areas within the warehouse
• Perform work that requires lifting up to 30 lbs
• Promote safe work practices and maintaining strict adherence to safety rules and regulations
• Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to eight (8) hours a day

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• High School Diploma or GED

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Experience using a forklift to load and unload trailers

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .

Who We Are

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Equal Opportunities

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. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf