Taylor Forklift Operator - Talladega, AL

About the role

Georgia-Pacific is seeking a Taylor Forklift Driver to join our Kilns Team. The role is responsible for stacking and loading lumber into the Kilns while ensuring production levels are being met.

Responsibilities

Adhering to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies and procedures and actively participating in the safety program. Know how to react appropriately in the event of a critical alarm. Know all fire, high temperature, and CO alarm procedures. Stack lumber neat and well organized on every occasion. Perform basic maintenance and housekeeping on forklift. Ensure work area is neat and organized. Housekeeping must be maintained each shift. Use MOE system to enter work orders for forklift or kiln needs. Change starting/stopping times that fits production needs. Other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or coordinator.

Requirements

A minimum of 6 months experience driving/operating forklift, backhoe, front end loaders and/or skid steer type equipment in manufacturing, production, or industrial environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum 1 year experience within a Manufacturing environment with 6+ months Sawmill experience using heavy equipment. Prior experience driving/operator Taylor Forklift. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and other PC-based production reporting systems applications.

Pay

Starting pay is at: $20.00/hour, based on experience. You will have the ability to increase your compensation based on skills and contribution to the overall performance of the mill.

Schedule

12-hour, 2/2/3 Rotating Shift (5:30 – 5:30)

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.

Contact Information

If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.