Night Forklift Operator – Move 7,000-lb Loads Safely

Georgia-Pacific LLC; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Pacific in Portland, OR is seeking a Forklift Operator to join our team. The role involves safely operating forklifts, pre-operating checks, loading/unloading, and counts of finished goods. Night shift is 7pm to 5:30am, four nights per week, with potential weekend night work and overtime.

Starting pay is $27.89 per hour. Basic qualifications include computer experience; preferred high school diploma or GED and 1+ year forklift experience in industrial settings. Benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience using a computer.
• High School Diploma or GED (preferred).
• One year or more of forklift experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts and/or other machinery by completing tasks such as pre-operating checks, loading/unloading barges, moving product within the warehouse, and stacking at heights of 10 – 18 feet
• Support our strict adherence to a safe working environment by wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Utilize hand tools and equipment while periodically handling product weights up to 50 pounds
• Use a computer terminal/tablet to obtain work assignments, complete those assignments as directed, and provide accurate counts of finished goods
• Operate a forklift with lift weights up to 7,000 pounds for 10+ hours per day while using various attachments to move product such as forks, grabs, clamps, and push-pull attachments

Skills

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Georgia Pacific in Portland, OR is seeking a Forklift Operator to join our team. The role involves safely operating forklifts, pre-operating checks, loading/unloading, and counts of finished goods. Night shift is 7pm to 5:30am, four nights per week, with potential weekend night work and overtime.

Starting pay is $27.89 per hour. Basic qualifications include computer experience; preferred high school diploma or GED and 1+ year forklift experience in industrial settings. Benefits are provided.