Forklift Operator - Sweetwater, TX

Your Job

Do you have experience operating a forklift? If so, Georgia Pacific is looking for a Forklift Operator for our facility in Sweetwater, TX.

Starting pay for this position is $24/hr.

The qualified candidate will be scheduled for day-shifts with weekends, overtime, and holidays as needed.

Our Team

The Sweetwater Gypsum facilities support Georgia-Pacific as one of the nation's leading gypsum board manufacturers.

Georgia-Pacific's building product business is consistently amongst the nation's top suppliers of building products to large warehouse retailers and building materials dealers.

Our employees strive for safety and health excellence while achieving an injury-free workplace.

To learn more about our Building Products division, visit http:www.buildgp.com .

Georgia-Pacific offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, 401(k), accident and sickness, paid holidays and vacations, as well as overtime opportunities.

What You Will Do


* Work as a team to meet and exceed safety, production, and quality goals


* Perform quality checks, tarp trailers and keep designated work area clean throughout shift


* Operate equipment to defined standards and product specification targets


* Perform housekeeping duties in the Warehouse/Shipping area


* Ensure customer needs are met by operating a forklift to load product with zero defects, in a timely manner Communicating with OTR (over the road) truck drivers


* Lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50lbs


* Climb stairs/rail ladders regularly and work at elevated heights


* Work in an industrial environment that is hot, cold, humid, and noisy


* Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, sitting and/or pulling for up to 12 hours a day


* Work around dust, oil, grease, chemicals, and other substances


* Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing required PPE

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* At least six (6) months of continuous employment


* At least six (6) months of experience operating a forklift

What will Put You Ahead


* A minimum of six (6) months of working experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment


* Experience using a computer in an industrial, manufacturing or military environment

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