2nd Shift Forklift Operator

Georgia-Pacific LLC; Albion (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking safety-oriented individuals for the role of Forklift Operator. This position requires a commitment to safety standards and the ability to operate forklifts efficiently in a fast-paced environment. You will be responsible for loading and unloading materials, ensuring production goals are met, and maintaining accurate inventory records. The role offers a competitive hourly wage with opportunities for additional compensation based on performance. Join a team that values innovation and empowers employees to excel in their roles while contributing to a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Educational Assistance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating a forklift in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a mobile equipment license.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all safety and environmental guidelines.
• Load and unload materials using a forklift.
• Complete inventory documentation using software.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Safety Standards Compliance

Inventory Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Computer Software for Documentation

Job description

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Georgia-Pacific is looking for safety-oriented individuals to join our team as 2nd Shift Forklift Operator in our Albion, MI Facility.

Salary

• $22.75 per hour
• 2nd shift differential is $1.50 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 2nd shift.
• Orientation will be on 1st shift (7am-3pm), and you will be assigned your permanent 2nd shift after your orientation.
• Albion operates on a point-based attendance program.
  
  
  

Shift Hours:

• 1st shift: Monday – Friday 7am-3pm; weekends and overtime as needed
• 2nd shift: Monday – Friday 3pm-11pm; weekends and overtime as needed
• 3rd shift: Monday – Friday 11pm-7am; weekends and overtime as needed
  
  
  

Forklift Operators are responsible for ensuring that production goals are met by moving material efficiently through various departments in the facility and providing supplies for operators. A strong commitment to safety standards and knowledge of forklift operations are critical for success in this role. If you are self-motivated and committed to attendance excellence, we look forward to hearing from you!

What You Will Do In Your Role

• 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
  
  
  

The Experience You Will Bring

Requirements:

• Previous experience operating a forklift safely in a manufacturing, industrial or warehouse environment
• 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 forklift in a sheet feeder facility
• Experience driving an electric lift truck
• Experience driving a clamp truck
• Experience using a computer for record-keeping and documentation functions
  
  
  

For this role, we anticipate paying $22.75 per hour. This role is eligible for an additional $1.50 per hour while working on 2nd shift.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy https://jobs.kochcareers.com/pages/culture .

Who We Are

As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day – to make everyday products even better.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing

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