Forklift Operator

Georgia-Pacific LLC; Sheboygan (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Career growth opportunities within GA-

Safety-focused work environment

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific LLC in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, is seeking safety-focused Forklift Operators to join our warehouse team. You will safely load, unload, and track shipments using a sit-down forklift in a fast-paced environment, ensuring loads are secure and documented.

This role offers third shift hours, overtime and weekend flexibility, competitive hourly pay, and benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six months 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.
• Support production by staging and delivering raw materials.
• 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

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Documentation with tablet/scan gun

Teamwork

Tools

Scan gun

Tablet/Computer

Job description

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is seeking safety-focused Forklift Operators to join our team in Sheboygan, WI. In this role, you’ll play a critical part in keeping our operations moving by safely loading, unloading, and tracking shipments in a fast-paced warehouse environment. We are committed to creating a safe, team-oriented workplace where employees can build long-term careers

Salary:

• $24.40-$28.30 per hour depending on experience
• $3 shift differential 3rd shift

Shift Hours:

• 3rd shift: 10 PM - 6 AM
• Candidates should also be available to work overtime and weekends as needed

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
• Support production by staging and delivering raw materials
• 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 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 a warehouse, industrial, or manufacturing environment

What We Offer

• Competitive pay: $24.40-$28.30/hour based on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Career growth opportunities within Georgia-Pacific
• Safety-focused work environment

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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

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