Shipping/Forklift Operator - Newington, NH

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is seeking motivated and safety-oriented individuals to join our team as Shipping/Forklift Operators at our gypsum facility in Newington, NH and the offsite warehouse in Portsmouth, NH.

This position creates value by supporting our operations team in the continuous manufacturing our of wallboard product.

If you enjoy hands-on work where you can make a direct impact to your company and community, enjoy being part of a team of a team that works safely, produces a quality product, and provides ongoing learning opportunities, this may be the opportunity for you!

Compensation:
Starts at $26.00/hour and up depending on your level of experience.

Location:
Individuals will work between both the onsite Gypsum facility in Newington, NH and the offsite warehouse in Portsmouth, NH.

Schedule:
2nd shift: 2:30-11:00pm
3rd shift: 11:00pm-7:30am
Our schedules do include some weekends, holidays and overtime as needed.

What You Will Do


* Work as part of a team to safely, accurately, and efficiently move product in our distribution warehouse and off-site warehouse.


* Support our strict adherence to a safe working environment by following all safety guidelines and wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).


* Safely operate a forklift to complete tasks such as loading and off-loading trailers and moving product within the warehouses.


* Safely tarp trucks at the off-site warehouse using overhead tarping system.


* Perform daily pre-operating safety inspections of mobile equipment.


* Properly read plots, identify and count products, and load material accurately.


* Keep work area clean before, during and after shift.


* Perform quality checks on products and identify products that are not up to quality standards.


* Communicate any concerns to team supervisors.


* Collaborate with other team members to reach daily and weekly loading goals.


* Collaborate with Production Team forklift drivers to maintain safe driving practices in the warehouse.


* May be required to operate a forklift while using various attachments to move product such as forks, clamps and pokey attachments.


* Utilize hand tools and equipment while periodically handling product weights up to 50 pounds.


* Team may be required to work overtime, weekends and holidays as needed.


* Will provide support to both the Gypsum facility and offsite warehouse.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* One (1) year minimum operating forklifts or other mobile equipment.

What Will Put You Ahead


* Forklift Certification


* Three (3) years or more of experience in shipping/distribution in a manufacturing environment.


* Experience using computers or tablets for record-keeping and documentation functions.

Our Team

The Newington Gypsum facility employs approximately 130 individuals in supporting Georgia-Pacific as one of the nation's leading gypsum board manufacturers.

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