Forklift Operator

Georgia Pacific; Darlington (SC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking safety-minded Forklift Operators for their Darlington facility. This role involves operating mobile equipment to support warehousing operations, including unloading materials and maintaining inventory. With a starting wage of $17/hr and opportunities for growth based on performance, this position is ideal for individuals who thrive in a dynamic environment. Join a company committed to innovation and employee empowerment, where your contributions make a difference in producing quality paper products.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Educational Assistance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience operating mobile equipment required.
• Forklift certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate mobile equipment to support warehousing operations.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness in the work environment.

Skills

Mobile Equipment Operation

Safety Compliance

General Housekeeping

Inspection Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Automated Vehicles

Job description

Your Job

Are you a safety-minded and team-oriented individual? Do you enjoy operating mobile equipment? If so, don't miss this great opportunity in Darlington, SC!

Georgia-Pacific searching for Forklift Operators for our Dixie facility in Darlington, SC.

Starting wage is $17/hr. with potential to grow within the first year based on increasing skills and contributions!

Our Team

Our Darlington facility manufactures Dixie paper products. The industrial truck operator position will operate mobile equipment (forklift, clamp truck, automated vehicles, etc.) in support of our raw materials warehousing operations, receiving raw materials, supplying production with needed materials, and inventory maintenance activities.

To learn more about Dixie, please visit: www.dixie.com.

What You Will Do

• Unload, locate, and store unprinted and printed paperboard, corrugated boxes and film using an on-board computer
• Inspect all materials, record, and report damaged materials
• Supply the production area with requested materials and return any unused materials to the warehouse
• Remove finished goods from product take-off area and move to warehouse or load on trucks
• Maintain safe operations of mobile equipment, to include inspection and movement of mobile equipment
• Perform general housekeeping duties to maintain a safe and clean work environment
• Work a 12-hour rotating shift, weekends, holidays, and overtime
• Work in a sometimes hot, cold, and/or noisy industrial environment
• Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing safety equipment
• Perform tasks such as lift, walk, climb, stoop, stand, push and/or pull for up to 12 hours a day

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 1 year of experience operating mobile equipment

What Will Put You Ahead

• Forklift certification
• Computer skills
• Experience reading production schedules to locate proper materials
• Experience operating an industrial truck with fork, squeeze, or clamp attachments

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

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.

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.

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