Forklift Operator - Georgia-Pacific

Your Job

Do you want to work for a company that will give you the tools you need to succeed and grow? If so, then we have the opportunity for you! Start your career as a Forklift Operator for Georgia-Pacific at our Packerland facility. This is a swing-shift opportunities on a 2-2-3 schedule, meaning you only work half of the month, have a three-day weekend every other weekend, and will have days off during the week to attend appointments, save on childcare, or simply relax. In this role, a Forklift Operator will work two weeks on the day shift and then two weeks on nights, rotating back and forth biweekly.

The starting rate for his opportunity is $20/HR with the potential for a higher hourly rate based on experience. A $3.00/hour shift premium will be paid out for all night-shift hours worked (6:30 PM - 6:30 AM).

Additional Benefits to consider:

• Full benefits package that begins the first of the month following the start date
• 80 hours of vacation prorated for the first year
• 11 Paid Holidays each calendar year
• Retention Bonus
• Quarterly bonus potential
• Opportunities to advance based on capability, not seniority
• Work in a progressive, safety-conscious work environment
• Overtime opportunities
• And so much more!

Our Team

The Packerland team is a close-knit group of manufacturing employees who work as one team, striving to achieve our vision of safely delivering high-quality products, on on-time, and at a competitive cost.

What You Will Do

• Operating mobile equipment with various attachments; clamps, fork, prong, etc., to move material throughout the mill to ensure a smooth flow for production
• Using a warehouse management system to manage the various jobs that need to be completed each day
• Performing general housekeeping duties to keep work areas clean and free of safety hazards
• Conducting minor and preventative maintenance repairs and tasks on fork truck
• Adhering to strict safety rules and regulations, including wearing safety Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Attend your regular scheduled shift without violations including tardiness which at times will include participating in meetings and training sessions as required.
• Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours a day, in a loud/noisy, industrial, non-temperature controlled, high-volume environment.
• We follow SQF standards, so jewelry is not allowed to be worn on the production floor. Anyone in this role must be willing to remove all jewelry during their scheduled shift.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience using a computer OR tablet OR smartphone.
• Speak, read and write English.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Forklift experience
• Experience working a rotating shift
• Experience using a warehouse management system
• Experience working with a team

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Who We Are

As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products, and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day -to make everyday products even better.

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