Forklift Operator

The Georgia-Pacific is hiring Forklift Operators at its corrugated sheet feeder facility in Batavia, NY. The position is open for 2nd shift only.

About the role

Operate a 10,000 lb. sit-down forklift to load and unload trailers. 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.

Responsibilities

• Operate a 10,000 lb. sit-down forklift to load and unload trailers
• 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

Requirements

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

Qualifications

• Experience using a computer, tablet, or smart device
• Experience working in the corrugated packaging industry

Skills

• None specified

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Disability
• Retail
• Paid Vacation/Time Off
• Education Assistance
• May also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance

Pay

$24.00 per hour with a 3rd Shift Differential of $1.50 per hour, resulting in a total pay rate of $25.50 per hour.

Schedule

• 1st Shift: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
• 2nd Shift: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
• 3rd Shift: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM (starts Monday night)
• Overtime, holidays, and weekends as needed