Forklift Operator

Georgia-Pacific LLC; Asheboro (NC); On-site; USD 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific in Asheboro, NC is seeking safety‑minded individuals to join our team as a Forklift Operator. You will operate a sit‑down forklift to load and unload trailers, keep accurate shipment records, and follow plant safety guidelines.

Orientation on 1st shift with permanent 2nd or 3rd shift assigned after training. This role offers $22.55 per hour with a $2.00 shift differential for 2nd shift and a $1.00 differential for 3rd shift; overtime, holidays, and weekend work may apply.

Qualifications

• One (1) year or more experience operating a sit-down forklift in a shipping and receiving, loading, production, or manufacturing environment
• Experience using computers/tablets

Responsibilities

• Operate a sit-down forklift to load and unload trailers while keeping accurate shipment record
• Safely operate a 10,000 lb. sit-down forklift to load and unload trailers
• Ensure loads are properly secured and in good condition
• Ensure accurate record keeping for all inbound and outbound shipments
• Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures
• Perform general housekeeping duties to keep work areas clean and free of safety hazards
• Pull whip and raw material for production support
• Verify receipts, load sheets, and other required paperwork
• Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for at least 8 hours a day

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Record keeping

Shipping/Receiving

Material handling

Education

One year experience operating sit-down forklift

Job description

Georgia-Pacific is looking for safety-oriented individuals to join our team as a Forklift Operator in our Asheboro, NC Facility.

Salary

• $22.55 per hour
• 2nd shift differential is $2.00 per hour
• 3rd shift differential is $1.00 per hour
• You will have the ability to increase your compensation based on skills and contribution to the overall performance of the plant.

Shift

• 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 AND 3rd shift.
• Orientation will be on 1st shift (7am-3pm), and you will be assigned your permanent 2nd or 3rd shift after your orientation and training.

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

What You Will Do

• Operate a sit-down forklift to load and unload trailers while keeping accurate shipment record
• Safely operate a 10,000 lb. sit-down forklift to load and unload trailers
• Ensure loads are properly secured and in good condition
• Ensure accurate record keeping for all inbound and outbound shipments
• Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures
• Perform general housekeeping duties to keep work areas clean and free of safety hazards
• Pull whip and raw material for production support
• Verify receipts, load sheets, and other required paperwork
• Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for at least 8 hours a day

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• One (1) year or more experience operating a sit-down forklift in a shipping and receiving, loading, production, or manufacturing environment
• Experience using computers/tablets

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience working in the corrugated industry

For this role, we anticipate paying $22.55 per hour. This role is eligible for an additional $2.00 per hour while working on 2nd shift.

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Hiring Philosophy

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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