Taylor Lift Operator - Albany Lumber

Georgia‑Pacific Albany, Ga Lumber is now hiring for a Taylor Lift Operator. You will operate material handling equipment that supports the wood drying process. This role is essential to maintaining a safe, efficient flow of materials while supporting production, quality and safety expectations at the Albany, GA Lumber facility.

Shift: Day Shift

• Week 1:
  Tuesday – Friday (6am – 6pm)
• Week 2:
  Tuesday – Saturday (6am – 6pm)

Only candidates who are flexible and available to work any shift will be considered. This will include overtime, holidays and weekends based on production needs.

Physical

Location:

3150 Sylvester Rd, Albany, GA 31705

Our Team

You will work as part of a production team supporting dry‑end operations, collaborating with fellow operators, maintenance and leadership to ensure consistent material movement and safe operations throughout the facility.

• Operate a Taylor lift truck for extended periods during a 12‑hour shift
• Transport, stage and manage wood materials through the drying process
• Monitor material flow and address issues such as fallen or misaligned boards
• Use computer systems to support production monitoring and documentation
• Check moisture content of wood using designated testing equipment
• Perform routine equipment inspections, including fluid checks and refueling
• Maintain a clean and organized work area through sweeping and debris removal
• Communicate effectively using radios and other standard tools
• Participate in job and task rotation as required

• At least one year experience operating a Taylor lift truck or similar heavy equipment

• Experience working in a lumber, wood products or manufacturing environment
• Experience with computerized production or inventory systems

• Frequently sit, walk, rotate while seated and operate foot pedals
• Occasionally climb stairs and lift up to 50 lbs. with assistance as needed
• Use required PPE including hearing protection, eye protection, hard hat, high‑visibility clothing, gloves and safety footwear
• Work in a non‑climate‑controlled mill, with dust, noise and temperatures that can be higher in the summer and lower in the winter

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