Forklift Operator – 2nd/3rd Shift, $22.55/hr + Differential

Georgia-Pacific LLC; Asheboro (NC); On-site; USD 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific in Asheboro, NC is seeking safety‑minded individuals to join our team as a Forklift Operator. You will operate a sit‑down forklift to load and unload trailers, keep accurate shipment records, and follow plant safety guidelines.

Orientation on 1st shift with permanent 2nd or 3rd shift assigned after training. This role offers $22.55 per hour with a $2.00 shift differential for 2nd shift and a $1.00 differential for 3rd shift; overtime, holidays, and weekend work may apply.

Qualifications

• One (1) year or more experience operating a sit-down forklift in a shipping and receiving, loading, production, or manufacturing environment
• Experience using computers/tablets

Responsibilities

• Operate a sit-down forklift to load and unload trailers while keeping accurate shipment record
• 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
• Pull whip and raw material for production support
• 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 compliance

Record keeping

Shipping/Receiving

Material handling

Education

One year experience operating sit-down forklift

Job description

Georgia-Pacific in Asheboro, NC is seeking safety‑minded individuals to join our team as a Forklift Operator. You will operate a sit‑down forklift to load and unload trailers, keep accurate shipment records, and follow plant safety guidelines.

Orientation on 1st shift with permanent 2nd or 3rd shift assigned after training. This role offers $22.55 per hour with a $2.00 shift differential for 2nd shift and a $1.00 differential for 3rd shift; overtime, holidays, and weekend work may apply.