Forklift Operator 2nd Shift - South Plainfield

Forklift Operator 2nd Shift - South Plainfield

Georgia-Pacific Recycling is seeking a 2nd Shift Forklift Operator for at our South Plainfield, NJ facility. This role supports the sustainability efforts of Georgia-Pacific by facilitating the movement of incoming and outgoing product through the facility. Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong commitment to safety standards, excellence attendance, and knowledge of forklift operations.

Salary: Starting at $20/hr.

Shift: This role works weekends, holidays, and overtime when needed. 2nd Shift: Monday - Friday 2:00pm - 10:30pm (this role also works rotating Saturdays from 6:00am- 2:30pm).

What You Will Do

• Safely operate a sit-down forklift to load and unload trailers.
• Ensure accurate record keeping for all inbound and outbound shipments.
• Work collaboratively with other team members
• Ensure a safe work environment throughout the facility by removing debris from areas within the warehouse.
• Perform work that requires lifting up to 30 lbs.
• Promote safe work practices and maintaining strict adherence to safety rules and regulations.
• Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to eight (8) hours a day.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• 6 months or more of experience using a forklift to load and unload trailers

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience with a skid steer or front-end loader

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