Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator

Are you a safety-minded and team-oriented individual? Do you enjoy operating mobile equipment? If so, don't miss this great opportunity in Darlington, SC!

Georgia-Pacific searching for Forklift Operators for our Dixie facility in Darlington, SC. Starting wage is $17/hr. with potential to grow within the first year based on increasing skills and contributions!

Our Darlington facility manufactures Dixie paper products. The industrial truck operator position will operate mobile equipment (forklift, clamp truck, automated vehicles, etc.) in support of our raw materials warehousing operations, receiving raw materials, supplying production with needed materials, and inventory maintenance activities.

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Unload, locate, and store unprinted and printed paperboard, corrugated boxes and film using an on-board computer

Inspect all materials, record, and report damaged materials

Supply the production area with requested materials and return any unused materials to the warehouse

Remove finished goods from product take-off area and move to warehouse or load on trucks

Maintain safe operations of mobile equipment, to include inspection and movement of mobile equipment

Perform general housekeeping duties to maintain a safe and clean work environment

Work a 12-hour rotating shift, weekends, holidays, and overtime

Work in a sometimes hot, cold, and/or noisy industrial environment

Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing safety equipment

Perform tasks such as lift, walk, climb, stoop, stand, push and/or pull for up to 12 hours a day

High School Diploma or GED

Minimum of 1 year of experience operating mobile equipment

Forklift certification

Computer skills

Experience reading production schedules to locate proper materials

Experience operating an industrial truck with fork, squeeze, or clamp attachments

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers.

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.

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