Forklift Operator - Day Shift, 7,000 lb Capacity

Georgia-Pacific LLC; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific LLC in Portland, OR is seeking a Lift Truck Operator to join our team. This role operates forklifts and other machinery to move products within the warehouse, with a focus on safety and accurate counts.

Starting pay is $30.01 per hour for a dayshift schedule (5:30am–4:00pm, four days a week). Applicants should be willing to work at least one weekend day and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience driving and operating a forklift in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Experience using a computer.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts and/or other machinery by completing tasks such as pre-operating checks, loading/unloading barges, moving product within the warehouse, and stacking at heights of 10 – 18 feet
• Support our strict adherence to a safe working environment by wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Utilize hand tools and equipment while periodically handling product weights up to 50 pounds
• Use a computer terminal/tablet equipment to obtain work assignments, complete those assignments as directed and to provide accurate counts of finished goods
• Operate a forklift with lift weights up to 7,000 pounds for 10+ hours per day while using various attachments to move product such as forks, grabs, clamps, and push pull attachments

Skills

Experience using a computer

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Georgia-Pacific LLC in Portland, OR is seeking a Lift Truck Operator to join our team. This role operates forklifts and other machinery to move products within the warehouse, with a focus on safety and accurate counts.

Starting pay is $30.01 per hour for a dayshift schedule (5:30am–4:00pm, four days a week). Applicants should be willing to work at least one weekend day and overtime as needed.