Forklift Operator

Georgia Pacific; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 31,697 - 45,144; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific in Portland, OR is seeking a Forklift Operator to join our team on a night shift. The role runs 7:00 PM to 5:30 AM, four nights per week, with potential weekend coverage and overtime as required.

Starting pay is $27.89 per hour. Responsibilities include safely operating forklifts, performing pre-operating checks, loading/unloading, and ensuring accurate counts of finished goods while adhering to PPE and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• One year or more of forklift experience in an industrial/manufacturing setting.
• Experience using a computer or computer terminal.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts and other machinery, perform pre-start checks, move products within the warehouse, and stack items up to 10–18 feet high.
• Maintain safety by using appropriate PPE and following safety protocols.
• Handle products while using tools and attachments, with weights up to 50 pounds.
• Use a computer terminal or tablet to receive and complete work assignments and record finished goods counts.
• Operate forklifts with lift capacities up to 7,000 pounds for long shifts, using attachments as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Computer literacy

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Computer terminal usage

Job description

Overview

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

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 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, 7:00 PM to 5:30 AM, four nights per week. Applicants must be open to working at least 1 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 ( forks, grabs, clamps, and push/pull attachments)

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience using a computer

What Will Put You Ahead

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

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.

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.

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