Warehouse/Forklift Operator - Georgia-Pacific

Position:

Warehouse/Forklift Operator

Schedule:

Monday-Friday; 3:00pm-11:00pm ET

Compensation:

$25.00/hour and up depending on your level of experience. In addition to base compensation, we offer a $2.00/hour shift differential for 3rd shift.

Working Location:

Georgia-Pacific Gypsum

170 Shattuck Way

Newington, NH 03801

What You Will Do

• Work as part of a team to safely, accurately, and efficiently move products in our distribution warehouse.
• Support our strict adherence to a safe working environment by following all safety guidelines and wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Safely operate a forklift to complete tasks such as loading and off-loading trailers and moving products within the warehouse.
• Perform daily pre-operating safety inspections of mobile equipment.
• Properly read warehouse plots, identify and count products, and load material accurately.
• Keep work area clean before, during, and after shift.
• Perform quality checks on products and identify products that are not up to quality standards.
• Communicate any concerns to team supervisors.
• Collaborate with other team members to reach daily and weekly loading goals.
• Collaborate with Production Team forklift drivers to maintain safe driving practices in the warehouse.
• May be required to operate a forklift while using various attachments to move products such as forks, clamps, and pokey attachments.
• Utilize hand tools and equipment while periodically handling product weights up to 50 pounds.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• One-year minimum operating forklifts or other mobile equipment.
• Willing to work overtime.
• Willing to work any shift available.
• Willing to work weekends and holidays when needed.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Forklift Certification
• Preferred 3 years of experience in shipping/distribution in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience using computers or tablets for record-keeping and documentation functions.

The Newington Distribution department is looking for self-motivated people wanting to advance their career opportunities in a fast-paced and safety focused environment. The role has plenty of long-term growth potential in a team-friendly environment.

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