Shipping Associate - Fletcher, OK

Georgia-Pacific LLC; Fletcher (OK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific is hiring a Forklift Operator in Fletcher, OK to safely tarp trucks, move product, and support packaging and loading. You will perform pre-operational checks, observe safety standards, and assist with covering shipments while coordinating with drivers and production teams.

The role requires physical work, lifting up to 50 lbs, and adherence to wear of PPE. The position is on-site with a standard Monday–Friday schedule and possible Saturday shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment OR completion of a post high school program in manufacturing/industrial centered field.
• Experience operating a forklift.

Responsibilities

• Place risers and tarps to cover products on trucks.
• Observe and report safety issues to supervision.
• Operate equipment to tarp trucks and inspect pre-operational readiness.
• Check trailers/rail cars for defects and assist with packaging for shipments.
• Direct truck drivers and assist production with cleanup as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Education

Post high school manufacturing/industrial program

Job description

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific in Fletcher, OK has an immediate need for a Forklift Operator. This role creates value by working amicably with other employees to consistently and safely perform job task associated with tarping trucks and throwing risers on the trucks.

Pay Rate

$24.00/hour

Schedule

Monday-Friday; 1st shift (some Saturdays as needed)

Plants Address

Georgia-Pacific Gypsum

16850 NE 135th St.

Fletcher, OK 73541

What You Will Do

• Place risers, covering product with plastic and tarps
• Observe and inspect work area for any potential safety related issues. Report any immediately to your supervisor or other management personnel.
• Perform all duties and task in accordance with Georgia-Pacific’s safety standards
• Observe and inspect product for quality defects
• Clean up all areas of responsibility daily
• Operate equipment to tarp trucks
• Perform pre-operational equipment inspection prior to beginning of each shift
• Assist with packaging board for truck and rail shipments
• Check trailers and/or rail cars for defects
• Sweep and pick-up bays, sweep warehouse and pick-up debris in parking lot and driveways
• Direct truck drivers
• Assist production and other operations by providing coverage and performing clean-up
• Follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by supervisor
• Must wear personal protection equipment throughout shift, to include hard hats, safety glasses, face shield, chemical suit, respirator, ear plugs, hearing protection, steel-toe boots or safety shoes
• Perform basic math functions such as simple addition and subtracting in order to calculate truck weight and product weight on a load
• Lift up to 50 lbs

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, agricultural, or military environment OR completion of post high school education in a manufacturing/industrial centered program

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience operating a forklift

Our Team

The Fletcher facility has a rich history producing gypsum wallboard for a wide variety of customers. Georgia-Pacific’s Building Products business is consistently among the nation’s top suppliers of building products to large warehouse retailers and building materials dealers. To learn more about our Building Products division, visit www.buildgp.com. And, to learn more about our gypsum products, visit www.gpgypsum.com.

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.

• 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.
• Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

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, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.