Kilns Forklift Driver | 12-Hour Rotating Shift

Georgia Pacific Corp.; Talladega (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime eligibility

Weekend work opportunities

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific Corp. is seeking a Taylor Forklift Driver to join our Kilns Team in Talladega, AL. The role involves stacking and loading lumber into kilns while ensuring production targets are met.

The schedule is 12-hour rotating (5:30–5:30), with overtime, holidays, and weekends as needed to support production. Starting pay is $20.00/hour based on experience, with potential increases tied to skills and overall performance at the mill.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience operating forklift or similar equipment in manufacturing/industrial settings.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred (sawmill or heavy equipment).
• Willingness to work overtime, holidays and weekends as production requires.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to plant safety and environmental guidelines and participate in safety program.
• Respond correctly to alarms (fire, high temperature, CO) and emergencies.
• Stack lumber neatly and maintain organized work areas.
• Perform basic forklift maintenance and housekeeping.
• Enter work orders for forklift/kiln needs using MOE system.
• Adjust start/stop times to meet production requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Forklift experience

Safety conscious

Basic maintenance

Shift flexibility

Job description

Georgia-Pacific Corp. is seeking a Taylor Forklift Driver to join our Kilns Team in Talladega, AL. The role involves stacking and loading lumber into kilns while ensuring production targets are met.

The schedule is 12-hour rotating (5:30–5:30), with overtime, holidays, and weekends as needed to support production. Starting pay is $20.00/hour based on experience, with potential increases tied to skills and overall performance at the mill.