Production & Forklift Operators - Sweetwater, TX (174061)

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Georgia-Pacific Gypsum is seeking motivated and safety-oriented individuals to join our team as Production and Forklift Operators at our Sweetwater, TX facility

Compensation : $24/hr

Schedule: 12-hr rotating shifts with potential for weekends and overtime

A Day in the Life: Forklift Operator:


* Perform quality checks, tarp trailers, and keep designated work area clean throughout the 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 products with zero defects, in a timely manner and communicating with OTR (over the road) truck drivers


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


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

Day in the life of a Production Operator:


* Operate equipment to defined standards and product specification targets


* Monitor and/or enter data into computer control systems


* Troubleshoot equipment to optimize production


* Perform basic asset care duties, including 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 ranging from forklifts to heavy equipment

What will Put You Ahead


* Experience in manufacturing, agricultural, warehouse OR military environment OR completion of post high school education in manufacturing/industrial


* Experience using a computer, tablet, or smart device


* Experience troubleshooting equipment in a manufacturing setting


* Prior forklift operating experience (applies to both roles)

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