Forklift Operator

Georgia Pacific Corp.; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific in Lebanon, TN is seeking Forklift Operators for our corrugated sheet feeder plant. The role includes operating Clamp Trucks and forklifts across 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts with overtime as needed, in a fast-paced, noisy environment. Orientation begins on 1st shift and assignment to 2nd/3rd shifts follows.

You will load, unload, and move raw materials, track inventory with scan guns, and help maintain a safe, organized workspace while meeting production goals.

Qualifications

• Experience safely operating Clamp Trucks, Forklifts, Tow Motors or other mobile equipment in industrial settings.
• Ability to obtain and maintain mobile equipment licenses and permits.
• Comfort working in unairconditioned, noisy environments with safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to plant safety and environmental guidelines and procedures.
• Unload paper rolls/stock from trucks or railcars using Clamp Trucks.
• Transport large paper rolls to manufacturing staging areas.
• Maintain accurate paper inventory records with scanners.
• Perform basic preventive maintenance on clamp trucks and fueling equipment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Clamp Truck operation

Safety compliance

Tools

Clamp Trucks

Forklifts

Scan guns

Job description

Georgia-Pacific is looking for Forklift Operators for our Lebanon, TN corrugated sheet feeder plant!

• $23.25/hr
• 2 nd shift differential is $2.25 per hour
• 3 rd shift differential is $2.25 per 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 2 nd and 3 rd shift.
• Candidates must be flexible and available to work first, second, or third shift as needed. This will include overtime, holidays, and weekends.
• Orientation will be on 1 st shift (8:00am-4:00pm), and you will be assigned to 2 nd or 3 rd shift after your orientation.
• Lebanon operates on a point-based attendance program.

Shift Hours:

• 1 st shift: Monday - Friday 6:00am-2:00pm; weekends and overtime as needed
• 2 nd shift: Monday - Friday 2:00pm-10:00pm; weekends and overtime as needed
• 3 rd shift: Monday - Friday 10:00pm-6:00am; weekends and overtime as needed

Our Forklift Operators work any shift, including weekends and overtime as needed in an unairconditioned, noisy, and fast-paced environment. Forklift Operators perform tasks such as loading, unloading, or moving raw materials throughout a warehouse and manufacturing process by using a Forklift, while tracking movements of inventory with electronic scan guns, for at least eight (8) hours a day, up to 12 hours. A strong commitment to safety standards and knowledge of mobile equipment operations in manufacturing or industrial environments are critical for success in this role.

What You Will Do In Your Role

• Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures
• Unloading incoming paper roll stock from trucks or railcars using a Clamp Truck
• Transporting large/heavy paper rolls to and from manufacturing process staging areas
• Assist in the preservation of a safe, clean, and organized raw material storage area
• Maintain accurate paper inventory records in computer systems with use of scan guns
• Perform basic preventive maintenance on and fueling of Clamp Trucks

The Experience You Will Bring

Requirements:

• Previous experience safely operating Clamp Trucks, Forklifts, Tow Motors, or other mobile equipment in manufacturing, industrial, construction or warehouse environments
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Georgia-Pacific mobile equipment license and other permits for operating mobile equipment

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience driving a Fork Truck in a paper or packaging manufacturing facility
• Experience driving a propane or gas-powered lift truck
• Experience using a computer for record-keeping and documentation functions

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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.

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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, speak to your recruiter.

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