Material Handler - Packerland Mill

Georgia Pacific; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package starts 1st of 3

Vacation 80 hours prorated

11 paid holidays

Retention bonus

Annual bonus potential

Career advancement opportunities

Safe, progressive work environment

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific's Packerland location is seeking motivated Material Handlers who thrive in a team and are detail-oriented. The role offers swing shift on a 2-2-3 schedule, letting you work only half the month with a three-day weekend every other weekend.

Starting pay is $21–$23 per hour based on experience, plus a $3.00/hour shift premium for night shifts (6:30 PM–6:30 AM). Benefits begin the first of the month following start date.

Qualifications

• Experience using a computer, tablet or smartphone.
• Speak, read and write English.
• Forklift experience is preferred.
• Experience working a rotating shift.
• Experience using a warehouse management system.
• Experience working with a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate mobile equipment with various attachments to move material throughout the mill.
• Use a warehouse management system to manage daily jobs.
• Perform general housekeeping to keep areas clean and safe.
• Conduct minor and preventative fork truck maintenance.
• Follow safety rules and wear PPE.
• Attend scheduled shifts, meetings and training as required.
• Perform tasks such as lifting and standing for up to 12 hours in a loud industrial environment.
• Remove all jewelry on the production floor per SQF standards.

Skills

Forklift experience

Rotating shift experience

Teamwork

Tools

Warehouse Management System

Job description

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific's Packerland location is seeking motivated Material Handlers who are detail-oriented and excel in a team environment. The role offers swing-shift opportunities on a 2-2-3 schedule, allowing you to work only half the month, enjoy a three-day weekend every other weekend, and have weekdays off for personal matters. Forklift Operator alternate between two weeks on day shifts and two weeks on night shifts. Overtime is not mandatory, so your workdays are predictable, though the schedule does include days, nights, weekends, holidays, and possible overtime.

The starting rate is a minimum of $21-$23 per hour based-on experience, plus a $3.00/hour shift premium for night shifts between 6:30 PM and 6:30 AM.

Additional Benefits to consider

• Full benefits package that begins the first of the month following the start date
• 80 hours of vacation prorated for the first year
• 11 Paid Holidays each calendar year
• Retention Bonus
• Annual bonus potential
• Opportunities to advance based on capability, not seniority
• Work in a progressive, safety-conscious work environment
• Overtime opportunities
• And so much more!

Our Team

The Packerland team is a close-knit group of manufacturing employees who work as one team, striving to achieve our vision of safely delivering high-quality products, on on-time, and at a competitive cost.

What You Will Do

• Operate mobile equipment with various attachments; clamps, fork, prong, etc., to move material throughout the mill to ensure a smooth flow for production
• Use a warehouse management system to manage the various jobs that need to be completed each day
• Perform general housekeeping duties to keep work areas clean and free of safety hazards
• Conduct minor and preventative maintenance repairs and tasks on fork truck
• Adhere to strict safety rules and regulations, including wearing safety Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Attend your regular scheduled shift without violations including tardiness which at times will include participating in meetings and training sessions as required.
• Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours a day, in a loud/noisy, industrial, non-temperature controlled, high-volume environment.
• We follow SQF standards, so jewelry is not allowed to be worn on the production floor. Anyone in this role must be willing to remove all jewelry during their scheduled shift.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience using a computer OR tablet OR smartphone.
• Speak, read and write English.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Forklift experience
• Experience working a rotating shift
• Experience using a warehouse management system
• Experience working with a team

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 the 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.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.