Forklift Operator (Pull Pack)

Georgia-Pacific; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

Overtime eligibility

Shift differentials

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific is hiring a Pull Pack Forklift Operator for our Corrugated facility in Olympia, WA. The role involves retrieving, organizing, and staging finished products from the production line to ensure smooth workflow and prepare them for shipment.

The position offers a $1,500 retention bonus ($500 after 90 days, $1,000 after 180 days) and hourly pay of $28.15 plus shift differentials. Training includes 1st shift orientation and eventual assignment to a training shift as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of sit-down forklift experience.
• Experience using a computer, tablet, or scan gun for documentation.
• Willingness to work any shift including overtime, holidays, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a 10,000 lb. sit-down forklift with push-pull attachment.
• Adhere to all Safety and Compliance rules, policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Ensure loads are properly secured and in good condition.
• Ensure accurate record keeping for all inbound and outbound shipments.
• Organize work-in-progress, raw materials, finished goods, and ensure all production machines are loaded with stock to ensure continuous operation
• Communicate with machine operators and other team members to maintain production flow.
• Verify receipts, load sheets, and other required paperwork.
• Perform general housekeeping duties to keep work areas clean and free of safety hazards.
• Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to 12 hours a day.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Team communication

Documentation/record-keeping

Tools

Forklift

Scan gun

Tablet/Computer

Job description

Georgia-Pacific is now hiring a Pull Pack Forklift Operator to join our Corrugated facility in Olympia, WA ! Our Pull Pack forklift operators are responsible for retrieving, organizing, and staging finished products from the production line to ensure smooth workflow and prepare them for shipment or further processing.

$1500 retention bonus!

($500 after 90 days of employment, remaining $1,000 after 180 days of employment) .

• $28.15 per hour
• 2nd Shift Differential = $0.60
• 3rd Shift Differential = $0.70
• You will have the ability to increase your compensation based on skills and contribution to the overall performance of the plant.

Shift:

• Only candidates who are flexible and available to work any shift will be considered. This will include overtime, holidays, and weekends as needed.
• The first week of orientation will be on 1st shift (7am - 3pm), then you will be assigned to your training shift after your orientation.

Shift Hours:

• 1st Shift: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
• 2nd Shift: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
• 3rd Shift: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM (Starts Sunday night)
• Overtime, holidays, and weekends as needed.

Physical Location:

Our Team

Our team creates value by safely assisting with the production of corrugated boxes for our valued customers.

What You Will Do

• Safely operate a 10,000 lb. sit-down forklift with push-pull attachment.
• Adhere to all Safety and Compliance rules, policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Ensure loads are properly secured and in good condition.
• Ensure accurate record keeping for all inbound and outbound shipments.
• Organize work-in-progress, raw materials, finished goods, and ensure all production machines are loaded with stock to ensure continuous operation
• Communicate with machine operators and other team members to maintain production flow.
• Verify receipts, load sheets, and other required paperwork.
• Perform general housekeeping duties to keep work areas clean and free of safety hazards.
• Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to 12 hours a day.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Minimum of 2 years of sit-down forklift experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Experience using a computer, tablet, or scan gun for documentation and/or record-keeping functions

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience operating a forklift with a push/pull attachment
• 5+ years' experience operating a forklift
• Experience working in the corrugated packaging industry

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