Forklift Operator

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is looking for safety-oriented individuals to join our team as a Forklift Operator in McDonough, GA!

Salary



* $22.50 per hour


* Shift differential is $1.00 per hour between the hours of 7pm and 7am



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


* This role is eligible for our Performance Pay program that could offer up to a 6% quarterly bonus.

Shift


* This facility works a Dupont schedule (rotating 12-hour shifts).

You will work both shifts on a rotating basis, which are 645am-7pm and 645pm-7am.

There are days off between your night and day rotations.



* What is a Dupont Schedule? Click here to find out.

Only candidates who are able to work this schedule will be considered.

McDonough operates on a point-based attendance program.

Our Team

Georgia-Pacific's Mailers is a part of the Packaging and Cellulose business, the Mailers business is expanding its product lines, working with key customers to create and launch one or more new products to complement our already thriving recyclable padded mailer business.

Watch a short 60 sec video to see what we do at Mailers: How We Make Mailers | Georgia-Pacific - YouTube

What You Will Do


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


* Loading and unloading incoming and outgoing materials and finished product using a forklift.


* Complete inventory/department documentation (both manually and with the use of a computer software system)


* Perform basic preventive maintenance and fueling equipment

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Previous experience operating a forklift safely in a manufacturing, industrial or warehouse environment


* Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing


* This role works rotating 12 hour shifts, with a 7-day break in every 28-day period

Other Considerations/Physical Requirements


* 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

For this role, we anticipate paying $22.50 per hour.

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