3rd Shift Forklift Operator

Georgia-Pacific LLC; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Safety-focused environment

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific is seeking Forklift Operators for our Lebanon, TN corrugated sheet feeder plant. You will operate Clamp Trucks and forklifts on a rotating shift schedule, including weekends and overtime, and ensure safe, efficient material handling.

Orientation is on 1st shift (8:00am-4:00pm) with permanent assignment to 3rd shift after orientation. The role requires flexibility across shifts, a strong safety mindset, and reliability in a noisy, unairconditioned environment in Lebanon, Tennessee.

Qualifications

• Previous experience safely operating Clamp Trucks, Forklifts, Tow Motors, or other mobile equipment in manufacturing, industrial, construction or warehouse environments
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Georgia-Pacific mobile equipment license and other permits for operating mobile equipment

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures
• Unloading incoming paper roll stock from trucks or railcars using a Clamp Truck
• Transporting large/heavy paper rolls to and from manufacturing process staging areas
• Assist in the preservation of a safe, clean, and organized raw material storage area
• Maintain accurate paper inventory records in computer systems with use of scan guns
• Perform basic preventive maintenance on and fueling of Clamp Trucks

Skills

Clamp Trucks

Forklifts

Tow Motors

Tools

Mobile equipment license

Job description

Georgia-Pacific is looking for Forklift Operators for our Lebanon, TN corrugated sheet feeder plant!

Salary

• $23.25/hr
• 3rd shift differential is $2.25 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 3rd shift.
• Orientation will be on 1st shift (8:00am-4:00pm), and you will be assigned your permanent 3rd shift after your orientation.
• Lebanon operates on a point-based attendance program.

Shift Hours

• 1st shift: Monday – Friday 6:00am-2:00pm; weekends and overtime as needed
• 2nd shift: Monday – Friday 2:00pm-10:00pm; weekends and overtime as needed
• 3rd shift: Monday – Friday 10:00pm-6:00am; weekends and overtime as needed

Our Forklift Operators work any shift, including weekends and overtime as needed in an unairconditioned, noisy, and fast-paced environment. Forklift Operators perform tasks such as loading, unloading, or moving raw materials throughout a warehouse and manufacturing process by use of a Forklift, while tracking movements of inventory with electronic scan guns, for at least eight (8) hours a day, up to 12 hours. A strong commitment to safety standards and knowledge of mobile equipment operations in manufacturing or industrial environments are critical for success in this role.

What You Will Do In Your Role

• Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures
• Unloading incoming paper roll stock from trucks or railcars using a Clamp Truck
• Transporting large/heavy paper rolls to and from manufacturing process staging areas
• Assist in the preservation of a safe, clean, and organized raw material storage area
• Maintain accurate paper inventory records in computer systems with use of scan guns
• Perform basic preventive maintenance on and fueling of Clamp Trucks

The Experience You Will Bring

Requirements:

• Previous experience safely operating Clamp Trucks, Forklifts, Tow Motors, or other mobile equipment in manufacturing, industrial, construction or warehouse environments
• 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 Fork Truck in a paper or packaging manufacturing facility
• Experience driving a propane or gas-powered lift truck
• Experience using a computer for record-keeping and documentation functions

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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 here.

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.

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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.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all 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