Forklift Operator

About the role

Georgia-Pacific is seeking Forklift Operators at their Dixie® facility in Darlington, SC. The starting wage is $17/hr., with potential for growth within the first year based on performance.

Responsibilities

• Unload, locate, and store unprinted and printed paperboard, corrugated boxes and film using an on-board computer
• Inspect all materials, record, and report damaged materials
• Supply the production area with requested materials and return any unused materials to the warehouse
• Remove finished goods from product take-off area and move to warehouse or load on trucks
• Maintain safe operations of mobile equipment, to include inspection and movement of mobile equipment
• Perform general housekeeping duties to maintain a safe and clean work environment
• Work a 12-hour rotating shift, weekends, holidays, and overtime
• Work in a sometimes hot, cold, and/or noisy industrial environment
• Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing safety equipment
• Perform tasks such as lift, walk, climb, stoop, stand, push and/or pull for up to 12 hours a day

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 1 year of experience operating mobile equipment

Qualifications

• Forklift certification
• Computer skills
• Experience reading production schedules to locate proper materials
• Experience operating an industrial truck with fork, squeeze, or clamp attachments

Skills

• Safety-minded
• Team-oriented
• Operate mobile equipment

Benefits

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

Pay

$17/hr. with potential for growth within the first year based on performance.

Schedule

Rotating 12-hour shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime.