Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift, $2/HR Differential

Koch Industries Inc.; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Educational Assistance Program

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific in Janesville, WI is seeking a Material Handler/Forklift Operator to support our distribution center operations. You will move raw materials and finished goods safely and accurately, operate forklifts, load/unload trailers, and help maintain inventory accuracy.

This position offers 2nd shift from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM with a $2 hourly shift differential. The ideal candidate has warehouse experience, familiarity with inventory systems, and a safety-focused, team-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Experience in a warehouse, manufacturing, distribution, or logistics environment.
• Experience operating forklifts or other powered industrial vehicles.
• Experience using computers for inventory transactions or warehouse management activities.
• Ability to read and understand written instructions, schedules, and work procedures.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, stretch wrappers, and other material handling equipment.
• Complete required equipment inspections and maintain forklift certification.
• Load and unload inbound and outbound trailers following safety and quality standards.
• Inspect incoming materials and outbound shipments for quality requirements.
• Stage, deliver, and return raw materials to support production schedules and needs.
• Utilize inventory systems to track movements, transactions, and storage locations.
• Store materials in designated locations while maintaining inventory accuracy.
• Verify pallet configurations, labels, barcodes, and packaging requirements prior to shipment.
• Perform cycle counts and inventory verification to support accuracy.
• Maintain housekeeping and support safety and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse experience

Inventory systems

Reading instructions

Tools

WMS

ERP systems

Job description

Georgia-Pacific in Janesville, WI is seeking a Material Handler/Forklift Operator to support our distribution center operations. You will move raw materials and finished goods safely and accurately, operate forklifts, load/unload trailers, and help maintain inventory accuracy.

This position offers 2nd shift from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM with a $2 hourly shift differential. The ideal candidate has warehouse experience, familiarity with inventory systems, and a safety-focused, team-oriented approach.