Forklift & Mobile Equipment Operator

Your Job

At Georgia-Pacific, we value and recognize employees who are safety-minded, innovative, and who challenge the status quo.

If you are a self-motivated individual and looking to join a strong team, we may have just the opportunity for you! We are seeking a Material Handler (Forklift & Mobile Equipment Operator) to join our team.

This position operates on an 8-hour, Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM shift.

Overtime is not forced for this role, but rather voluntary.

The starting rate for this opportunity is $19/HR with the potential for a higher hourly rate based on experience.

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 that work as one team, striving to achieve our vision of safely delivering high-quality products, on on-time, and at a competitive cost.

This position creates value for the site by supporting the shipping and receiving departments, maintaining our warehouse, and ensuring our PBM philosophy.

What You Will Do



* Support the shipping and receiving departments in completing daily schedules of inbound and outbound freight.


* Maintain the warehouse, performing housekeeping duties and ensuring the SQF (Safe Quality Foods) audit is ready.


* Promote the facility vision and PBM philosophy to both fellow employees and customers.


* Operate mobile equipment with various attachments; clamps, forks, prongs, etc., to move material throughout the mill to ensure a smooth flow for production and shipping.


* Conduct preventative maintenance repairs and tasks on various mobile equipment.


* Operate mobile equipment/forklift in a fast-paced 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)



* One (1) year of experience on industrial forklifts using some or all the following attachments: box clamp, roll clamp, slip sheet/grabber


* Ability to work overtime and weekends if needed for business demand


* History of attending your regular, scheduled shift without violations including tardiness


* Ability to operate computers, tablets, or other similar technology independently

What Will Put You Ahead



* Experience using a warehouse management system


* Experience in a paper manufacturing environment

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