Material Handler
About the role
Your Job Georgia-Pacific’s mill in Pennington, AL is actively seeking safety-oriented individuals to join us as a Material Handler. Successful candidates will be assigned to one of three areas/departments in the mill (Board Shipping, Finished Goods Shipping, or Material Handling) and will use their experience to operate a lift truck, load and unload product without damage, and safely deliver vitals to various areas within the mill. GP employees who think critically, demonstrate initiative, work as a collaborative team member and have a strong focus on safety will find opportunities for long-term growth and fulfillment.
Responsibilities
- Operate a lift truck
- Load and unload product
- Deliver vitals to various areas within the mill
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED
- One year or more of manufacturing, industrial, production, or construction experience
- One year or more of forklift or lift truck experience
Qualifications
- One year or more of preventative maintenance experience
- Experience working rotating shifts
- Experience in the Pulp and Paper industry or one or more of the following:
- A Technical degree in Pulp and Paper, Mechanical (Industrial) Maintenance, or Electrical & Instrumentation
- A state issued Ready to Work certificate
Skills
None specified
Benefits
This role is part of the collective bargaining agreement and the starting pay for this role is set at $23.07 per hour. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.
Pay
The pay rate during training is $23.07 per hour.
Schedule
Work 12-hour rotating shifts, 6am - 6pm and 6pm - 6am including weekends, holidays and overtime as needed.
Who We Are
As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day – to make everyday products even better. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better.
Our 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. 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.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.