Night Forklift Operator – Move Freight, 7,000-lb, Overtime

Georgia Pacific; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 31,697 - 45,144; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific in Portland, OR is seeking a Forklift Operator to join our team on a night shift. The role runs 7:00 PM to 5:30 AM, four nights per week, with potential weekend coverage and overtime as required.

Starting pay is $27.89 per hour. Responsibilities include safely operating forklifts, performing pre-operating checks, loading/unloading, and ensuring accurate counts of finished goods while adhering to PPE and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• One year or more of forklift experience in an industrial/manufacturing setting.
• Experience using a computer or computer terminal.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts and other machinery, perform pre-start checks, move products within the warehouse, and stack items up to 10–18 feet high.
• Maintain safety by using appropriate PPE and following safety protocols.
• Handle products while using tools and attachments, with weights up to 50 pounds.
• Use a computer terminal or tablet to receive and complete work assignments and record finished goods counts.
• Operate forklifts with lift capacities up to 7,000 pounds for long shifts, using attachments as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Computer literacy

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Computer terminal usage

Job description

Georgia-Pacific in Portland, OR is seeking a Forklift Operator to join our team on a night shift. The role runs 7:00 PM to 5:30 AM, four nights per week, with potential weekend coverage and overtime as required.

Starting pay is $27.89 per hour. Responsibilities include safely operating forklifts, performing pre-operating checks, loading/unloading, and ensuring accurate counts of finished goods while adhering to PPE and safety standards.