2nd Shift Material Handler: Forklift & Inventory Control

Georgia Pacific; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Matching

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific is seeking a Material Handler for our Janesville, WI Manufacturing facility. The role supports safe, accurate, and efficient movement of materials, ensures inventory accuracy, and aids in production scheduling while promoting safety and teamwork.

The position requires forklift operation experience and proficiency with inventory systems, with a 2nd shift (3:00 PM–10:00 PM) and a $2 hourly shift differential. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse, manufacturing, distribution, or logistics.
• Experience operating forklifts or other powered industrial vehicles.
• Experience using computers for inventory transactions, data entry, or warehouse management activities.
• Ability to read and understand written instructions, schedules, and work procedures.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, stretch wrappers, and other material handling equipment to move raw materials and finished goods throughout the facility.
• Complete required equipment inspections and maintain forklift certification.
• Load and unload inbound and outbound trailers while following established safety and quality standards.
• Inspect incoming materials and outbound shipments to ensure compliance with quality requirements.
• Stage, deliver, and return raw materials to support production schedules and operational needs.
• Utilize inventory management systems to accurately track material movements, inventory transactions, and storage locations.
• Store raw materials, finished goods, and other materials in designated warehouse locations while maintaining inventory accuracy.
• Verify pallet configurations, labels, barcodes, and packaging requirements prior to shipment.
• Perform cycle counts and inventory verification activities to support inventory accuracy and inventory control processes.
• Maintain housekeeping standards, support continuous improvement initiatives, and contribute to a safe, organized, and efficient work environment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory management

Data entry

Reading procedures

Tools

WMS

ERP systems

Inventory control software

Job description

Georgia-Pacific is seeking a Material Handler for our Janesville, WI Manufacturing facility. The role supports safe, accurate, and efficient movement of materials, ensures inventory accuracy, and aids in production scheduling while promoting safety and teamwork.

The position requires forklift operation experience and proficiency with inventory systems, with a 2nd shift (3:00 PM–10:00 PM) and a $2 hourly shift differential. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.