Forklift Operator - Antioch, CA

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is looking to hire safety-oriented and efficient Forklift Operators for our Gypsum facility in Antioch, CA.

Compensation: $29.28/hour

Schedule: 12 hour rotating shifts that include weekends, holidays and overtime as needed

What You Will Do


* Operate equipment to defined standards and product specification targets


* Monitor and/or entry into computer control systems


* Troubleshoot equipment to optimize production


* Perform basic asset care duties to include routine preventative maintenance and cleaning of work area


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


* Operate and/or work around mobile equipment


* Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, to include wearing safety equipment


* 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, and industrial, high-volume environment

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, agricultural, or military environment OR completion of post high school education in a manufacturing/industrial centered program

What Will Put You Ahead


* Experience working in an industrial/manufacturing environment


* Experience operating a forklift


* Experience identifying, analyzing and troubleshooting quality issues


* Experience working with construction materials (lumber, gypsum, plaster, brick, insulation, etc.)


* Experience in identifying, leading, developing and implementing process improvement initiatives

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, ...