Kilns Forklift Operator — 12-Hour Rotating Shifts

Georgia Pacific; Talladega (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific is seeking a Taylor Forklift Operator to join our Kilns Team in Talladega, AL. The role involves stacking and loading lumber into the Kilns while ensuring production targets are met, on a 12-hour rotating shift (5:30 - 5:30).

Overtime, holidays, and weekends may be required based on production needs. The ideal candidate has at least 6 months of forklift experience in a manufacturing environment and can operate heavy equipment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months forklift operation experience in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Willingness to work any shift including overtime, holidays, and weekends as production needs dictate.
• Prior sawmill or heavy equipment experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all safety, environmental guidelines and participate in the safety program.
• Respond appropriately to alarms and follow fire/high temperature/CO alarm procedures.
• Stack lumber neatly and maintain organized work areas.
• Perform basic forklift maintenance and housekeeping.
• Enter work orders in MOE system for forklift or kiln needs.
• Adjust starting/stopping times to fit production needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or coordinator.

Skills

Forklift experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Georgia-Pacific is seeking a Taylor Forklift Operator to join our Kilns Team in Talladega, AL. The role involves stacking and loading lumber into the Kilns while ensuring production targets are met, on a 12-hour rotating shift (5:30 - 5:30).

Overtime, holidays, and weekends may be required based on production needs. The ideal candidate has at least 6 months of forklift experience in a manufacturing environment and can operate heavy equipment.