Forklift Operator - Corrigan Plywood

Georgia-Pacific LLC; Corrigan (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible spending and health savings

Life insurance

ADD

Disability

Retirement

Paid vacation/time off

Educational assistance

Infertility assistance

Paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific has a Forklift Operator position at CORRIGAN, TX Plywood Mill. Starting wage is $25.00 an hour, with demands for safe, efficient forklift operation in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities include operating a forklift, coordinating with coworkers, and maintaining cleanliness and safety in the workspace. Preferred qualifications include 2+ years of forklift experience and basic MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• At least one year of forklift experience in a fast-paced setting.
• Experience loading/unloading in tight spaces (warehouses, trailers).
• Two years forklift experience (preferred).
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift safely and efficiently to meet quality and productivity goals.
• Have the mental and physical ability to operate a forklift in a rapid-paced environment.
• Work and communicate well with co-workers and supervisors.
• Identify veneer and apply knowledge of veneer grades as required.
• Adhere to safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness of the work area throughout the shift.

Skills

Forklift operation

Loading/unloading

Manufacturing environment

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific has an opening for a Forklift Operator at our CORRIGAN, TX Plywood Mill. If you are motivated by working in a fast-paced environment while operating a forklift safely and efficiently, this may be the job for you!

Rate of Pay and Work Schedule

• The starting wage for this position is $25.00 an hour.

Our Team

Georgia-Pacific in CORRIGAN, TX manufactures pine plywood panels and siding that are ideal for residential and light commercial construction. GP employees strive for safety and health excellence while achieving an injury free workplace. To learn more about our Building Products division, visit www.buildgp.com

Key Responsibilities

• Have the mental and physical ability to operate a Forklift and work intensely at a rapid pace
• Work and communicate well with co-workers and supervisors
• Apply knowledge of veneer grades and be able to properly identify veneer
• Operate forklift safely and efficiently to achieve quality and productivity goals
• Adhere to all safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures
• Maintain cleanliness of work area throughout shift to ensure a safe and orderly working environment

The statements of duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of all personnel within this position. Actual duties and responsibilities may vary depending on facility assignments and other factors.

Basic Qualifications

• At least one year of experience operating a forklift in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with loading/unloading in tight spaces for example: warehouses, truck trailers, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of experience operating a forklift
• Experience operating a forklift in a manufacturing environment
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office applications

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks including climbing ladders and working at heights or in confined spaces.
• Ability to work in a plywood mill environment with dust, noise, heat, and cold conditions.

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Hiring Philosophy

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Who We Are

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Our Benefits

• 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.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).