Forklift & Equipment Operator - 2nd Shift

Georgia Pacific; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible spending and health savings

Life insurance

ADD

Disability

Retirement

Paid vacation/time off

Educational assistance

Infertility assistance

Paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific's Ecosource recycling facility in Green Bay, WI is hiring a Forklift and Equipment Operator for the 2nd shift (2pm–10pm). Starting pay is $20.50 per hour with a $1.50 shift differential.

You will operate lift trucks and other recycling equipment, load/unload materials, document arrivals, and support multiple plant functions while following safety PPE rules. Must be able to work 2nd shift and proficient with computers; prior forklift experience and in-house training are a plus;

Qualifications

• 2nd shift availability (2pm–10pm).
• Experience operating a forklift is preferred.
• Proficiency with computer, tablet, or smartphone.
• English/Spanish bilingual capability is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate lift trucks, small front loaders, and recycling equipment.
• Load and unload bales, pallets, gaylord boxes, and rolls.
• Identify and document incoming materials.
• Support multiple recycling functions throughout the facility.
• Follow safety rules and wear required PPE.
• Perform tasks including walking, climbing, and lifting up to 35lbs.
• Assist in upkeep of work area and equipment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Equipment operation

Computer proficiency

Bilingual English/Spanish

Job description

Your Job

Ecosource is looking for motivated individuals to join their growing team! We are looking for Forklift and Equipment Operator-2nd Shift, Monday - Friday (2pm - 10pm) to support our operations efforts at our Paper Recycling facility in Green Bay, WI.

Starting pay is $20.50 per hour. There is a 2nd shift differential of $1.50 per hour.

Our Team

Georgia-Pacific's postindustrial paper processing facility (Ecosource) is located on 7th street in Green Bay. Our skilled team of processors safely operate various recycling equipment including forklifts, balers, shredders, roll cutters etc. Successful team members may also be eligible for performance-based pay bonuses and opportunities to advance based on their capability, not seniority.

What You Will Do In Your Role

• Operate mobile equipment such as lift trucks, small front loaders, and various recycling equipment
• Load and unload bales, pallets, gaylord boxes, rolls, etc. from semi-trailers
• Identifying and documenting incoming materials
• Support multiple recycling functions throughout the facility
• Adhere to strict safety rules and regulations, including wearing safety Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Perform tasks such as walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, pulling and lifting up to 35lbs. occasionally in a dusty warm/cold environment
• Assist in the upkeep of work area and equipment

Who You Are (Basic Requirements)

• Work 2nd shift hours (2pm-10pm)
• Proficiency in using a computer, tablet, and smartphone

What Will Put You Ahead:

• One year or more of experience in a manufacturing, industrial, agricultural, or military environment
• Previous experience operating a forklift
• Complete inhouse training & assessment for lift truck/loader as well as paper grading
• Bilingual English/Spanish; ability to speak, read and write

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

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.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• flexible spending and health savings accounts
• life insurance
• ADD
• disability
• retirement
• paid vacation/time off
• educational assistance
• infertility assistance
• paid parental leave
• adoption assistance

Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

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.