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 Broadway facility in our Logistics Department.

Forklift Operators will work a rotating 12-hour shift that includes days, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime hours. The starting rate of pay is $21-22/HR and will be determined based on experience. A $3.00/hour shift premium will be paid out for all night-shift hours worked (6:00 PM - 6:00 AM).

Additional Benefits to consider:

• Full benefits package that begins the first of the month following the start date
• Two (2) weeks of vacation prorated for the first year
• 11 Paid Holidays each calendar year
• 48 Hours of PTO (1-yr waiting period until PTO is earned and will be pro-rated during the first year of eligibility)
• Retention Bonus
• Annual 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 Green Bay Broadway Mill manufactures and distributes leading commercial and retail brands of paper products (bath tissue, napkins, and towels). Every day, GP employees and products help maintain a strong, stable economy in Northeastern Wisconsin.

We do more than just make paper. Check out this video to see for yourself: Come Inside a GP Paper Mill |Georgia-Pacific (youtube.com)

What You Will Do

• Operating mobile equipment with various attachments; clamps, fork, prongs, 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 trucks
• 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.

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

The starting rate of pay is $21-22/HR and will be determined based on experience. A $3.00/hour shift premium will be paid out for all night-shift hours worked (6:00 PM - 6:00 AM). This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

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.

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

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.

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.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some 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