3rd Shift Forklift Operator

Georgia-Pacific LLC; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

AD&D

Disability

Retirement

Paid vacation/time off

Educational assistance

Infertility assistance

Paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific in Lebanon, TN is seeking Forklift Operators to work on multiple shifts. Operators will load, unload, and move raw materials using a forklift, track inventory with scan guns, and adhere to safety standards in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Role requires experience with clamp trucks or forklifts and the ability to obtain a Georgia-Pacific mobile equipment license. Overtime, weekends, and overtime may apply as needed.

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
• Unload incoming paper roll stock from trucks or railcars using a clamp truck
• Transport large/heavy paper rolls to and from manufacturing process staging areas
• Assist in maintaining a safe, clean, and organized raw material storage area
• Maintain accurate paper inventory records in computer systems using scan guns
• Perform basic preventive maintenance on and fueling of clamp trucks

Skills

Forklift operation

Clamp truck operation

Safety procedures

Inventory accuracy

Tools

Mobile equipment license

Job description

Position Overview

Georgia‑Pacific is looking for Forklift Operators for our Lebanon, TN corrugated sheet feeder plant.

Salary

• $21.00 per hour + $1.00 after 90‑day probationary period
• 3rd shift differential is $2.25 per hour
• Compensation increase based on skills and performance

Shift Availability

• Must be flexible to work any shift and available for overtime, holidays, and weekends
• Currently hiring for 3rd shift
• Orientation on 1st shift (8:00 am‑4:00 pm); permanent 2nd shift after orientation
• Lebanon operates on a point‑based attendance program

Shift Hours

• 1st shift: Mon‑Fri 6:00 am‑2:00 pm; weekends and overtime as needed
• 2nd shift: Mon‑Fri 2:00 pm‑10:00 pm; weekends and overtime as needed
• 3rd shift: Mon‑Fri 10:00 pm‑6:00 am; weekends and overtime as needed

Job Overview

Our forklift operators work any shift, including weekends and overtime, in an unairconditioned, noisy, and fast‑paced environment. Tasks include loading, unloading, or moving raw materials throughout a warehouse and manufacturing process using a forklift, tracking inventory with electronic scan guns. Work up to 12 hours per day, at least 8 hours. A strong commitment to safety standards and knowledge of mobile equipment operations in manufacturing or industrial settings is critical for success.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures
• Unload incoming paper roll stock from trucks or railcars using a clamp truck
• Transport large/heavy paper rolls to and from manufacturing process staging areas
• Assist in maintaining a safe, clean, and organized raw material storage area
• Maintain accurate paper inventory records in computer systems using scan guns
• Perform basic preventive maintenance on and fueling of clamp trucks

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

Desired Skills

• Experience driving a forklift 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

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Life insurance, AD&D, disability, retirement
• Paid vacation/time off, educational assistance
• Infertility assistance, paid parental leave, adoption assistance (may vary by region)

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