Forklift Operator

Georgia-Pacific is hiring Forklift Operators at our specialty paper packaging facility in Hattiesburg, MS.

About the role

These positions work 12-hour shifts, including rotating schedules, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime. Starting pay is $19.00 per hour or more, depending on skills and experience.

Responsibilities

• Meet daily production standards
• Inspect product to ensure quality standards are met
• Perform preventive maintenance and basic machine repair
• Adhere to all safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures
• Maintain cleanliness of work area throughout shift to ensure a safe and orderly environment
• Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations
• Work around dust, oil, grease, chemicals, and other substances

Requirements

• One year or more experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment, or military experience, OR completion of post-high school education in a manufacturing/industrial-centered program
• One year or more forklift/lift truck experience

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Industrial maintenance or electrical experience
• Experience utilizing computerized machinery in a production environment

Benefits

Our benefits plan includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Life insurance, ADD, and disability coverage
• Retirement plans
• Paid vacation and time off
• Educational assistance
• Infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance (eligibility criteria apply)

Specific eligibility criteria are set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy, or guideline, and benefits may vary by geographic region.

Pay

Starting pay is $19.00 per hour or more, depending on skills and experience.

Schedule

• 12-hour shifts
• Rotating schedules
• Nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime