Taylor Lift Operator - Albany Lumber

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific Albany, Ga Lumber is now hiring for a Taylor Lift Operator.

You will operate material handling equipment that supports the wood drying process.

This role is essential to maintaining safe, efficient flow of materials while supporting production, quality, and safety expectations at the Albany, GA Lumber facility.

Salary:

Our starting pay is $20.00

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

Shift: Days

Week 1: Tuesday - Friday (6am - 6pm)

Week 2: Tuesday - Saturday (6am - 6pm)

Only candidates who are flexible and available to work any shift will be considered.

This will include overtime, holidays, and weekends based on production needs.

Physical Location:

3150 Sylvester Rd, Albany, GA 31705

Our Team

You will work as part of a production team supporting dry end operations, collaborating with fellow operators, maintenance, and leadership to ensure consistent material movement and safe operations throughout the facility.

What You Will Do


* Operate a Taylor lift truck for extended periods during a 12-hour shift.


* Transport, stage, and manage wood materials through the drying process.


* Monitor material flow and address issues such as fallen or misaligned boards.


* Use computer systems to support production monitoring and documentation.


* Check moisture content of wood using designated testing equipment.


* Perform routine equipment inspections, including fluid checks and refueling.


* Maintain a clean and organized work area through sweeping and debris removal.


* Communicate effectively using radios and other standard tools.


* Participate in job and task rotation as required.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Minium two (2) years' experience within a Manufacturing environment with 1 year experience operating Taylor Lift Truck or heavy equipment and/or forklifts within an Industrial/Manufacturing environment.


* Experience performing basic maintenance on forklifts to include using a MOE system to enter work orders for forklift repair needs.

What Will Put You Ahead


* Experience working in a lumber, wood products, or manufacturing environment.


* Experience with computerized production or inventory systems.

Physical Requirements:


* Frequently sit, walk, rotate while seated, and operate foot pedals.


* Occasionally climb stairs and lift up to 50 lbs.

with assistance as needed.


* Use required PPE including hearing protection, eye protection, hard hat, high-visibility clothing, gloves, and safety footwear.


* Work in a non-climate-controlled mill, with dust, noise and temperatures that can be higher in the summer and lower in the winter.

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