Forklift Operator

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is looking for a Forklift Operator for our corrugated sheet feeder plant in Denton, TX!

Salary

• $22 per hour.
• 2 nd Shift Differential is $0.75

Shift

• Currently hiring for 2nd shift (2:00pm - 10:00pm) and 3rd shift (10:00pm - 06:00am)
• Must be available and flexible to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Please note that training will be on 1st shift (6am - 2pm); once completed, you will move to your assigned shift.

Our Team

This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a team that takes pride in safely producing durable, high-quality corrugated boxes our customers rely on every day. Curious about how we make them? Click here to see how corrugated boxes are made, and click here to explore our products!

What You Will Do in Your Role

• Safely driving and operating a forklift (obtain/maintain certification)
• Loading and unloading materials
• Properly and accurately completing all required shipping documentation (both manually and with the use of a computer software system)
• Determining the resources available for the production and distribution process
• Participating in setting team goals and managing job assignments
• Performing general housekeeping duties to maintain a safe and clean work environment
• Utilize basic computer skills to complete shipping tasks
• Willing and able to work in a hot, humid, cold and noisy industrial environment
• Willing and able to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed
• Willing and able to sit for at least eight (8) - (12) hours a day
• Willing and able to maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing safety equipment.

The Experience You Will Bring

Requirements:

• One (1) year of experience operating a forklift, clamp truck, or other similar type of equipment

What Will Put You Ahead

• One (1) year of experience driving and operating a forklift within an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Previous experience using a Radio Frequency (RF) scanner

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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. 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.


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.

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. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aquí , or tu ).