Forklift Operator

Georgia-Pacific LLC; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Forklift Operator in Portland, OR. This entry-level position requires a commitment to safety and operational excellence. You will be responsible for moving products safely and efficiently in a busy warehouse setting, making an essential contribution to our delivery operations.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and time off

Educational assistance

Qualifications

• Experience driving and operating a forklift is preferred.
• Must comply with safety standards and operate machinery.
• Experience using a computer for work assignments.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts and perform pre-operating checks.
• Load/unload products and manage warehouse inventory.
• Support a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety standards

Computer usage

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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

Our TeamForklift 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 $29.13 per hour.

This is a dayshift position, 5:30am to 4pm four days per week. Applicants must be open to working at least 1 weekend day, 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 equipment to obtain work assignments, complete those assignments as directed and to 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
  
  
  

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 PhilosophyAll 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 AreAs 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 BenefitsOur 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 OpportunitiesEqual 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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing

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