Forklift Operator

Georgia-Pacific is looking for Forklift Operators for our Santa Teresa, NM corrugated sheet feeder plant!

Salary


* $20.25 per hour


* 2 nd shift differential is $.75 per hour


* 3 rd shift differential is $1.00 per hour


* You will have the ability to increase your compensation based on skills and contribution to the overall performance of the plant.

Shift


* Only candidates who are flexible to be assigned to work any shift will be considered


* Candidates must be flexible and available to work first, second, or third shift as needed.

This will include overtime, holidays, and weekends.


* Currently hiring for 2 nd and 3 rd shifts.


* Orientation will be on 1 st shift (8:00am-4:00pm), and you will be assigned your permanent 2 nd shift after your orientation.


* Santa Teresa operates on a point based attendance program.

Shift Hours:


* 1 st shift: Monday - Friday 7:00am-3:00pm; weekends and overtime as needed


* 2 nd shift: Monday - Friday 3:00pm-11:00pm; weekends and overtime as needed


* 3 rd shift: Monday - Friday 11:00pm-7:00am; weekends and overtime as needed

Our Forklift Operators work any shift, including weekends and overtime as needed in an unairconditioned, noisy, and fast-paced environment.

Forklift Operators perform tasks such as loading, unloading, or moving raw materials throughout a warehouse and manufacturing process by use of a Forklift, while track movements of inventory with electronic scan guns, for at least eight (8) hours a day, up to 12 hours.

A strong commitment to safety standards and knowledge of mobile equipment operations in manufacturing or industrial environments are critical for success in this role.

What You Will Do In Your Role


* Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures


* Unloading incoming paper roll stock from trucks or railcars using a Clamp Truck


* Transporting large/heavy paper rolls to and from manufacturing process staging areas


* Assist in the preservation of a safe, clean, and organized raw material storage area


* Maintain accurate paper inventory records in computer systems with use of scan guns


* Perform basic preventive maintenance on and fueling of Clamp Trucks

The Experience You Will Bring

Requirements:


* Previous experience safely operating Clamp Trucks, Forklifts, Tow Motors, or other mobile equipment in manufacturing, industrial, construction or warehouse environments


* Must be able to obtain and maintain a Georgia-Pacific mobile equipment license and other permits for operating mobile equipment

What Will Put You Ahead


* Experience driving a Fork Truck in a paper or packaging manufacturing facility


* Experience driving a propane or gas-powered lift truck


* Experience using a computer for record-keeping and documentation functions

For this role, we anticipate paying $20.25 per hour.

This role is eligible for an additional $.75 per hour while work...