Kilns Taylor Forklift Operator - Talladega, AL

Georgia-Pacific LLC; Talladega (AL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

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

This is a full-time, onsite position on a 12-hour rotating shift (5:30 – 5:30) with overtime, holidays, and weekend work as needed. Starting pay is $20.00 per hour based on experience, with potential increases tied to skills and overall performance.

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.
• 1 year manufacturing experience with 6+ months sawmill experience using heavy equipment.
• Prior experience driving/operator Taylor Forklift.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines and participate in safety program.
• React appropriately to critical alarms and follow fire/high temp/CO alarm procedures.
• Stack lumber neat and organized on every occasion.
• Perform basic forklift maintenance and housekeeping.
• Keep work area neat and organized; maintain housekeeping each shift.
• Use MOE system to enter work orders for forklift or kiln needs.
• Adjust starting/stopping times to fit production needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or coordinator.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

• All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

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.
• At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

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

• Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf

Application Process

• Candidates must possess all the requirements at time of application. Successful candidates will be selected and then interviewed.