Forklift Operator

Georgia Pacific; Tolleson (AZ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Shift differential

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific is seeking safety-oriented individuals to join our team as a Forklift Operator in our climate-controlled Tolleson, AZ facility. The role involves loading and unloading materials with a forklift, maintaining inventory documentation, and performing basic equipment fueling and maintenance.

The position requires rotating 12‑hour shifts (6:45am–7:00pm and 6:45pm–7:00am) on a 5‑2‑2‑5 schedule, with biweekly day/night rotation.

Qualifications

• 6+ months experience operating a forklift safely in a manufacturing, industrial or warehouse environment.
• This role works rotating 12 hour shifts, on a 5-2-2-5 schedule.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading incoming and outgoing materials and finished product using a forklift.
• Complete inventory/department documentation (both manually and with the use of a computer software system).
• Perform basic preventive maintenance and fueling equipment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Job description

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is looking for safety-oriented individuals to join our team as a Forklift Operator in our climate-controlled facility in Tolleson, AZ!

Salary

• $22.50 per hour
• Shift differential is $1.00 per hour between the hours of 7pm and 7am
• You will have the ability to increase your compensation based on skills and contribution to the overall performance of the plant.
• This role is eligible for our Performance Pay program that could offer up to a 6% quarterly bonus.

For this role, we anticipate paying $22.50 per hour.

Shift

• This facility works a 5-2-2-5 schedule.
• These are 12 hour shifts working 6:45am-7pm and 6:45pm-7am, you will work both shifts on the rotating schedule.
• Every 2 weeks you will rotate between working days and nights.
• Only candidates who are able to work this schedule will be considered.
• Tolleson operates on a point-based attendance program.

Our Team

Georgia-Pacific's Mailers is a part of the Packaging and Cellulose business, the Mailers business is expanding its product lines, working with key customers to create and launch one or more new products to complement our already thriving recyclable padded mailer business.

Watch a short 60 sec video to see what we do at Mailers: How We Make Mailers | Georgia-Pacific - YouTube

What You Will Do

• Adhering to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures
• Loading and unloading incoming and outgoing materials and finished product using a forklift.
• Complete inventory/department documentation (both manually and with the use of a computer software system)
• Perform basic preventive maintenance and fueling equipment

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• 6+ months experience operating a forklift safely in a manufacturing, industrial or warehouse environment
• This role works rotating 12 hour shifts, on a 5-2-2-5 schedule

Other Considerations/Physical Requirements

• This role will perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to 12 hours/day in a loud/noisy, and high-volume environment
• This role will be on your feet for prolonged periods of time and lift 35lbs occasionally

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers.

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.

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.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• flexible spending and health savings accounts
• life insurance
• ADD
• disability
• retirement
• paid vacation/time off
• educational assistance
• infertility assistance
• paid parental leave
• 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.