Kiln Forklift Operator

Georgia-Pacific is hiring Forklift Operators in the kiln department at the Rocky Creek Lumber facility in Frisco City, Alabama. Join a team focused on safety, quality, and ongoing learning opportunities.

About the Role

Our Rocky Creek facility produces a variety of products from southern yellow pine, including dimension lumber, heavy studs, squares/timbers, and barn timbers. Georgia-Pacific’s building products business is a top supplier to building materials dealers and large warehouse retailers.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures
• Safely operate a sit-down forklift to facilitate the movement of green and dry lumber throughout the facility
• Work collaboratively with other team members
• Perform general housekeeping duties to maintain machinery functionality and plant appearance
• Climb stairs, ladders, and work at elevated heights
• Work in hot, cold, and noisy industrial environments
• Work any shift, including weekends and holidays
• Perform physical tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, and/or pulling for up to twelve hours per day

Requirements

• At least six months of experience operating mobile equipment in an industrial or construction environment

Qualifications (Preferred)

• At least one year of previous forklift operator experience in an industrial environment
• Basic computer skills for data entry

Pay

Starting pay is $21.00 per hour and up, based on experience.

Schedule

12-hour rotating shifts: 5:45 AM to 6:00 PM (days) and 5:45 PM to 6:00 AM (nights).

Benefits

Our goal is for each employee and their families to live fulfilling and healthy lives. Benefits include:

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

Benefits may vary by geographic region. Specific eligibility criteria are outlined in the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy, or guideline.