Kilns Forklift Operator - Talladega, AL

Georgia Pacific Corp.; Talladega (AL); Presencial; USD 26.000 - 32.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Overtime eligibility

Weekend work opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Forklift experience

Safety conscious

Basic maintenance

Shift flexibility

Descripción del empleo

Taylor Forklift Operator

Location: Onsite in Talladega, AL

Schedule: 12-hour, 2/2/3 Rotating Shift (5:30 - 5:30)

Only candidates who are flexible and available to work any shift will be considered. This will include overtime, holidays, and weekends based on Production needs.

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is seeking a contribution motivated Taylor Forklift Driver to join our Kilns Team. The role is responsible for stacking and loading lumber into the Kilns while ensuring production levels are being met.

Salary:

Starting pay is at: $20.00/hour, based on experience.

You will have the ability to increase your compensation based on skills and contribution to the overall performance of the mill.

What You Will Do

• Adhering to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies and procedures and actively participating in the safety program.
• Know how to react appropriately in the event of a critical alarm. Know all fire, high temperature, and CO alarm procedures.
• Stack lumber neat and well organized on every occasion.
• Perform basic maintenance and housekeeping on forklift.
• Ensure work area is neat and organized. Housekeeping must be maintained each shift.
• Use MOE system to enter work orders for forklift or kiln needs.
• Change starting/stopping times that fits production needs.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or coordinator.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• A minimum of 6 months experience driving/operating forklift, backhoe, front end loaders and/or skid steer type equipment in manufacturing, production, or industrial environment.

What Will Put You Ahead (Preferred Qualifications)

• Minimum 1 year experience within a Manufacturing environment with 6+ months Sawmill experience using heavy equipment. Prior experience driving/operator Taylor Forklift.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and other PC-based production reporting systems applications.

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Hiring Philosophy

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Who We Are

As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better.

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Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Equal Opportunities

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