Taylor Lift Operator - Albany Lumber

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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 safe, efficient flow of materials while supporting production, quality, and safety expectations at the Albany, GA Lumber facility.

Our starting pay is $20.00. You will have the ability to increase your compensation based on skills and contribution to the overall performance of the mill.

Day Shift

Tuesday
- Friday (6am - 6pm)

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.

3150 Sylvester Rd, Albany, GA 31705

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 12hour 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 (1) 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

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.

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, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: