Forklift Driver

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is seeking Forklift Drivers at our Rincon, GA facility to work in a high energy and dynamic organization.

Forklift Drivers will learn and apply the equipment theory of operation and the operational processes.

The pay for this position starts at $19.00 per hour.

This position offers opportunities for development within the role and growth with the company.

Our mill operates 24/7 and 365 days per year.

Forklift Drivers work a 12-hour rotating schedule that includes holidays, weekends, and overtime.

Our rotating schedule allows for a regular 14 days off every 4-week period.

The work is performed in an environment that is sometimes hot, cold, dusty, and noisy.

This role requires individuals to work around dust, oil, grease, chemicals, and other substances at times.

Our Team

Our Savannah River Mill in Rincon, GA began operations in October 1986 and is considered a world-class operation in the industry.

Five of the world's 12 largest tissue paper machines reside at the facility.

Our operation is designed to produce products primarily from recycled fiber.

We have over 50 converting lines that make the tissue, towel, and napkin products in our retail and away from home markets.

We work to create mutual benefit and remove barriers to opportunity for our employees, customers, and communities.

In addition to a standard benefits package, we also offer the following:


* Educational assistance


* Infertility support and Adoption/Surrogacy assistance


* Paid time off and double-time and holiday pay offered for holidays


* Mental Health coverage and support for you and your family


* Discount eligibility at a variety of retailers, and for a variety of services, travel opportunities, etc., as a Koch/GP employee

What You Will Do


* Operate mobile equipment at heights with various attachments; clamps, fork, prongs, etc., to move material throughout the mill to ensure a smooth flow for production


* Maintain high standards for quality and product safety in accordance with safety rules and regulations


* Ensure that equipment stays in a competitive state through troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs


* Effectively communicate information to the team effectively through a variety of means; verbal, written, electronic, etc.


* Work in an industrial environment with occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions, dirt, chemicals, and loud noise


* Perform repetitive and physically demanding tasks throughout the 12-hr shift

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* High school diploma or GED


* Experience working with others or as part of a team

What Will Put You Ahead


* At least two (2) years of experience working in a manufacturing environment


* At least one (1) years of experience operating machinery in a warehouse environment


* Experience driving a forklift


* Experience with SAP or other inventory management system

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