Forklift Operator

About the Role

Georgia-Pacific is looking for safety-oriented individuals to join our team as a Forklift Operator in Milford, NJ. This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a team that takes pride in safely producing durable, high-quality corrugated boxes our customers rely on every day.

Milford operates on a point-based attendance program. Orientation will be on 1st shift (7am-3pm), and you will be assigned your permanent shift approximately 30 days later.

Pay

$25.25 per hour. This role is eligible for our Performance Pay program that could offer up to a 6% quarterly bonus based on skills and contribution to the overall performance of the plant.

Schedule

Monday through Friday: 11am-7pm. This may include overtime, holidays, and weekends. Only candidates who are available to work this shift will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures
• Load and unload incoming and outgoing materials and finished product using a forklift
• Complete inventory/department documentation (both manually and with the use of a computer software system)
• Perform basic preventive maintenance and fueling equipment

Requirements

• 6+ months experience operating a forklift safely in a manufacturing, industrial or warehouse environment
• Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, to include wearing safety equipment
• Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours a day, in a loud/noisy, and industrial, high-volume environment

Qualifications

• Experience using a computer, tablet, or scan gun for documentation and/or record-keeping functions
• Familiarity with shipping or logistics software (SAP, WMS or similar)
• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing

Benefits

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.

• Medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Life insurance, ADD, disability
• Retirement plans
• Paid vacation/time off
• Educational assistance
• May include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance (specific eligibility criteria apply)

Location

We are located directly across the Delaware River from Riegelsville, PA, in a picturesque countryside. We are just:

• 20 minutes from Easton, PA
• 20 minutes from Phillipsburg, NJ
• 20 minutes from Quakertown, PA
• 25 minutes from Bethlehem, PA
• 30 minutes from Doylestown, PA