Forklift Operator

Georgia-Pacific is looking for safety-oriented individuals to join our team as a Forklift Operator in our Asheboro, NC Facility. $22.55 per hour 2 nd shift differential is $2.00 per hour 3rd shift differential is $1.00 per hour You will have the ability to increase your compensation based on skills and contribution to the overall performance of the plant. Shift: Candidates must be flexible and available to work first, second, or third shift as needed. This will include overtime, holidays, and weekends. Currently hiring for 2 nd AND 3rd shift. Orientation will be on 1 st shift (7am-3pm), and you will be assigned your permanent 2 nd or 3rd shift after your orientation and training. Shift Hours: 1 st shift: Monday – Friday 7am-3pm; weekends and overtime as needed 2 nd shift: Monday – Friday 3pm-11pm; weekends and overtime as needed 3 rd shift: Monday – Friday 11pm-7am; weekends and overtime as needed What You Will Do Operate a sit-down forklift to load and unload trailers while keeping accurate shipment record Safely operate a 10,000 lb. sit-down forklift to load and unload trailers Ensure loads are properly secured and in good condition Ensure accurate record keeping for all inbound and outbound shipments Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures Perform general housekeeping duties to keep work areas clean and free of safety hazards Pull whip and raw material for production support Verify receipts, load sheets, and other required paperwork Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for at least 8 hours a day Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) One (1) year or more experience operating a sit-down forklift in a shipping and receiving, loading, production, or manufacturing environment Experience using computers/tablets What Will Put You Ahead Experience working in the corrugated industry For this role, we anticipate paying $22.55per hour. This role is eligible for an additional $2.00 per hour while working on 2 nd shift. At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. 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 . 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 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. medical dental vision flexible spending and health savings accounts life insurance ADD disability retirement paid vacation/time off educational assistance infertility assistance paid parental leave adoption assistance 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 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 visit the following website for additional information : #J-18808-Ljbffr