Forklift Operator

Milwaukee Succeeds; Sheboygan, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 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

Safety-focused work environment

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific in Sheboygan, WI is seeking safety-focused Forklift Operators to join our team. You will load/unload trailers, track shipments, and ensure loads are secure in a fast-paced warehouse setting.

Responsibilities include accurate record keeping, adherence to safety/environmental guidelines, and housekeeping. You will support production by staging materials and handling paperwork, with shift flexibility including overtime and Saturdays.

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.

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

Sit-down forklift experience

Documentation with computer/tablet/fit

Job description

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

• $3 shift differential 2nd and 3rd shift

Shift:

Not guaranteed, so you must be flexible and available to work all shifts, overtime, and Saturdays as needed.

Shift Hours:

• 1st shift: 6 AM - 2 PM
• 2nd shift: 2 PM - 10 PM
• 3rd shift: 10 PM - 6 AM (starts Sunday night)

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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