Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator

Georgia-Pacific is looking for safety-oriented individuals to join our team as a Forklift Operator in our Asheboro, NC Facility.

Salary: $22.55 per hour. 2nd 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 2nd AND 3rd shift. Orientation will be on 1st shift (7am-3pm), and you will be assigned your permanent 2nd or 3rd shift after your orientation and training.

Shift Hours:

• 1st shift: Monday – Friday 7am-3pm; weekends and overtime as needed
• 2nd shift: Monday – Friday 3pm-11pm; weekends and overtime as needed
• 3rd 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