Forklift Operator

Georgia-Pacific LLC; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Pacific in Portland, OR is seeking a Forklift Operator to join our team. The role involves safely operating forklifts, pre-operating checks, loading/unloading, and counts of finished goods. Night shift is 7pm to 5:30am, four nights per week, with potential weekend night work and overtime.

Starting pay is $27.89 per hour. Basic qualifications include computer experience; preferred high school diploma or GED and 1+ year forklift experience in industrial settings. Benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience using a computer.
• High School Diploma or GED (preferred).
• One year or more of forklift experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts and/or other machinery by completing tasks such as pre-operating checks, loading/unloading barges, moving product within the warehouse, and stacking at heights of 10 – 18 feet
• Support our strict adherence to a safe working environment by wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Utilize hand tools and equipment while periodically handling product weights up to 50 pounds
• Use a computer terminal/tablet to obtain work assignments, complete those assignments as directed, and provide accurate counts of finished goods
• Operate a forklift with lift weights up to 7,000 pounds for 10+ hours per day while using various attachments to move product such as forks, grabs, clamps, and push-pull attachments

Skills

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Georgia Pacific in Portland, OR is seeking a Forklift Operator to join our team.

Forklift Operators create value by facilitating the movement of product through the facility to ensure accurate and timely delivery of our products to both internal and external customers. Our team demonstrates a strong commitment to safety standards, and knowledge of forklift operation.

This role is part of the collective bargaining agreement and the starting pay for this role is set at $27.89 per hour.

This is a night shift position, 7pm to 5:30am four nights per week. Applicants must be open to working at least one weekend night, and potentially both. Applicants must also be willing to work overtime as needed.

What You Will Do

• Safely operate forklifts and/or other machinery by completing tasks such as pre-operating checks, loading/unloading barges, moving product within the warehouse, and stacking at heights of 10 – 18 feet
• Support our strict adherence to a safe working environment by wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Utilize hand tools and equipment while periodically handling product weights up to 50 pounds
• Use a computer terminal/tablet to obtain work assignments, complete those assignments as directed, and provide accurate counts of finished goods
• Operate a forklift with lift weights up to 7,000 pounds for 10+ hours per day while using various attachments to move product such as forks, grabs, clamps, and push-pull attachments

Basic Qualifications

• Experience using a computer

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• One (1) year or more of experience driving and operating a forklift within an industrial or manufacturing environment

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