Forklift Operator

Georgia-Pacific is looking for safety-oriented individuals to join our team as a Forklift Operator in our climate-controlled facility in Tolleson, AZ!

Pay

$22.50 per hour. Shift differential is $1.00 per hour between the hours of 7pm and 7am. You will have the ability to increase your compensation based on skills and contribution to the overall performance of the plant. This role is eligible for our Performance Pay program that could offer up to a 6% quarterly bonus.

Schedule

This facility works a 5-2-2-5 schedule. These are 12 hour shifts working 6:45am–7pm and 6:45pm–7am; you will work both shifts on the rotating schedule. Every 2 weeks you will rotate between working days and nights. Only candidates who are able to work this schedule will be considered. Tolleson operates on a point-based attendance program.

Our Team

Georgia-Pacific's Mailers is a part of the Packaging and Cellulose business; the Mailers business is expanding its product lines, working with key customers to create and launch one or more new products to complement our already thriving recyclable padded mailer business.

What You Will Do

• Adhering to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures
• Loading and unloading 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

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• 6+ months experience operating a forklift safely in a manufacturing, industrial or warehouse environment
• This role works rotating 12 hour shifts, on a 5-2-2-5 schedule

Other Considerations/Physical Requirements

• This role will perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to 12 hours/day in a loud/noisy, and high-volume environment
• This role will be on your feet for prolonged periods of time and lift 35lbs occasionally

Benefits

Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.