Shipping​/Loading Operator II - Albany, GA Lumber

Georgia-Pacific is now seeking a Shipping/Loading Operator II for our Shipping Department in Albany, GA.

• Our starting pay is at $22.00/hour or more, based on experience.
• You will have the ability to increase your compensation based on skills and contribution to the overall performance of the mill.

Shift:

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

Physical

Location:

3150 Sylvester Road Albany, GA 31705

Our Team

Our team creates value by safely assisting with the production of lumber for our valued customers.

What You Will Do

• Adhering to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies and procedures and actively participating in the safety program.
• Load incoming trucks and rail cars with the proper product & weight for shipment. Check orders for accuracy and ensure product is loaded as required.
• Commitment to quality ensuring packed product meets packaging standards as well as verification of labels.
• Work well on a team and communicate amongst teammates, production, and/or supervisor when issues arise that need to be addressed.
• Ensure work area & Warehouse is neat and organized for inventory control purposes. Housekeeping must be maintained each shift.
• Perform basic maintenance and housekeeping on forklift. Use MOE system to enter work orders for forklift needs.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• A minimum of 6 months experience safely operating a forklift within a Manufacturing, Distribution, or Industrial Production Environment.

What Will Put You Ahead

• One (1) year or more experience driving and operating a heavy-duty forklift within a Manufacturing, Distribution or Industrial Production Environment.
• Experience using a computer for record keeping and documentation purposes.
• Experience performing basic maintenance on forklifts to include using a MOE system to enter work orders for forklift repair needs.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value, and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .

Who We Are

As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day – to make everyday products even better.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

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 are set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

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.