Forklift Operator – Safety-Driven, Overtime Opportunities

Georgia-Pacific LLC; Sweetwater (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific is seeking Forklift Operators for our Sweetwater, TX facility. You will operate a forklift to load product, perform safety checks, and help maintain a clean, organized warehouse environment.

Join a team dedicated to safety and quality, with competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits. This role requires reliability, physical stamina, and the ability to work shifts in a fast-paced industrial setting in Sweetwater.

Qualifications

• At least six (6) months of continuous employment.
• At least six (6) months of forklift experience.
• Experience using a computer in an industrial, manufacturing or military environment.

Responsibilities

• Work as a team to meet and exceed safety, production, and quality goals
• Perform quality checks, tarp trailers and keep designated work area clean throughout shift
• Operate equipment to defined standards and product specification targets
• Perform housekeeping duties in the Warehouse/Shipping area
• Ensure customer needs are met by operating a forklift to load product with zero defects, in a timely manner Communicating with OTR (over the road) truck drivers
• Lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50lbs
• Climb stairs/rail ladders regularly and work at elevated heights
• Work in an industrial environment that is hot, cold, humid, and noisy
• Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, sitting and/or pulling for up to 12 hours a day
• Work around dust, oil, grease, chemicals, and other substances
• Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing required PPE

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Tools

Industrial computer use

Job description

Georgia-Pacific is seeking Forklift Operators for our Sweetwater, TX facility. You will operate a forklift to load product, perform safety checks, and help maintain a clean, organized warehouse environment.

Join a team dedicated to safety and quality, with competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits. This role requires reliability, physical stamina, and the ability to work shifts in a fast-paced industrial setting in Sweetwater.