Forklift Operator

Georgia-Pacific; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific is hiring a Forklift Operator for our Corrugated facility in Kansas City, MO. You will operate a sit-down forklift to load and unload trailers and maintain accurate shipment records.

Compensation starts at $23.96 per hour, with 2nd shift differential to $26.96 and 3rd shift differential to $25.96, and opportunities to increase pay based on skills and plant performance. Two shifts are available (2nd and 3rd), with orientation on day shift for the first two weeks.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six (6) months of sit-down forklift experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Experience using a computer, tablet, or scan gun for documentation and/or record-keeping functions.

Responsibilities

• 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

Sit-down forklift

Computer use

Job description

Georgia-Pacific is now hiringForklift Operatorto join our Corrugated facility inKansas City, MO! Our forklift operators will operate a sit-down forklift to load and unload trailers while keeping accurate shipment records.

• $23.96 per hour
• 2nd Shift Differential - three dollars per hour =$26.96
• 3rd Shift Differential -Two dollars per hour =$25.96
• You will have the ability to increase your compensation based on skills and contribution to the overall performance of the plant.

Shift:

• Only candidates who are flexible and available to workanyshift will be considered. This will include overtime, holidays, and weekends as needed.
• Currently hiring for 2nd and 3rd shift.
• The first two (2) weeks of orientation will be on day shift, then you will be assigned your 2nd OR 3rd shift after your orientation.

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:

Our Team

Our team creates value by safely assisting with the production of corrugated boxes for our valued customers.

What You Will Do

• 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)

• Minimum of six (6) months of sit-down forklift experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Experience using a computer, tablet, or scan gun for documentation and/or record-keeping functions.

What Will Put You Ahead

• One year or more of sit-down forklift experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Experience working in the corrugated packaging industry.

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