Kiln Forklift Operator

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Georgia‑Pacific is now hiring Forklift Operators in our kiln department at our Rocky Creek Lumber facility in Frisco City, Alabama. Starting pay is $21.00 per hour and up based on experience. If you want to be a part of a team that works safely, produces a quality product, and provides ongoing learning opportunities, this may be the job for you!

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 has consistently been among the nation’s top suppliers of building products to building materials dealers and large warehouse retailers. Georgia‑Pacific employees strive for safety and health excellence while achieving an injury‑free workplace.

• 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 aid in keeping machinery functioning properly, recognizing needs for maintenance to reduce hazards, and maintain the appearance of the plant
• Climb stairs, ladders, and work at elevated heights
• Work in a hot, cold, and noisy industrial environment
• Work any shift including weekends and holidays
• Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours per day

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

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

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, 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. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E‑Verify. Please  for additional information.