Forklift Operator

Flint Hills Resources; City of Batavia (NY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific is hiring a Forklift Operator for our Batavia, NY corrugated sheet feeder facility. The role involves loading/unloading trailers with a 10,000 lb sit-down forklift, maintaining inbound/outbound records, and following strict safety guidelines.

Initially, orientation will occur on the 1st shift (7am–3pm) for 2–4 weeks, after which you’ll be assigned to the 3rd shift (11pm–7am). Expect overtime, holidays, and weekend work as needed.

Qualifications

• One year of experience operating a forklift, clamp truck, or other similar equipment.
• Experience using a computer, tablet, or smart device.
• Experience in the corrugated packaging industry.

Responsibilities

• Operate a 10,000 lb. sit-down forklift to load and unload trailers.
• 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.

Skills

Forklift operation

Computer use

Industry experience

Job description

Georgia-Pacific is now hiringForklift Operatorto join our corrugated sheet feeder facility inBatavia, NY!At our corrugated sheet feeder plant we manufacture and supply high-quality corrugated sheets used to produce packaging and shipping containers for a wide range of industries.

• $24.00per hour
• You will have the ability to increase your compensation based on skills and contribution to the overall performance of the plant.

Shift

• Currently hiring for 3rd shift only.
• The first (2-4) weeks of orientation will be on 1st shift (7am - 3pm), then you will be assigned to 3rd shift after your orientation.
• This will include overtime, holidays, and weekends as needed.

Shift Hours:

• 1st Shift: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
• 2nd Shift: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
• 3rd Shift: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM (Starts Monday night)
• Overtime, holidays, and weekends as needed.

Physical Location:

4E Treadeasy Avenue Batavia, NY 14020

Our Team

Our Batavia team is competitive, collaborative, and is a top performing team. With 65 skilled team members and modernized equipment, we take pride in producing quality corrugated sheets and investing in our people.

Here, you’ll experience the best of both worlds, a close-knit, small-town feel with the resources and career growth of a global organization.

What You Will Do

• Operate a 10,000 lb. sit-down forklift to load and unload trailers
• 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

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

One (1) year of experience operating a forklift, clamp truck, or other similar type of equipment.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience using a computer, tablet, or smart device
• Experience working in the corrugated packaging industry

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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.

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.

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.

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