Forklift Operator

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific's Packerland location is seeking motivated Forklift Operators who are detail-oriented and excel in a team environment.

The role offers swing-shift opportunities on a 2-2-3 schedule, allowing you to work only half the month, enjoy a three-day weekend every other weekend, and have weekdays off for personal matters.

Forklift Operator alternate between two weeks on day shifts and two weeks on night shifts.

Overtime is not mandatory, so your workdays are predictable, though the schedule does include days, nights, weekends, holidays, and possible overtime.

The starting rate is a minimum of $20 per hour, with the potential for more based-on experience, plus a $3.00/hour shift premium for night shifts between 6:30 PM and 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


* 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 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

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