Material Handler
About the role
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.
What You Will Do
- Operate a lift truck
- Load and unload product
- Deliver vitals to various areas within the mill
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- 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
What Will Put You Ahead
- 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
Pay
The pay rate during training is $23.07 per hour. This role is part of the collective bargaining agreement and the starting pay for this role is set at $23.07 per hour.
Schedule
Material Handler's work 12-hour rotating shifts, 6am - 6pm and 6pm - 6am including weekends, holidays and overtime as needed.
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.