Forklift Operator

Georgia-Pacific is looking for safety-oriented individuals to join our team as a Forklift Operator in our Asheboro, NC Facility.

• $22.55 per hour
• 2 nd shift differential is $2.00 per hour
• 3rd shift differential is $1.00 per hour
• You will have the ability to increase your compensation based on skills and contribution to the overall performance of the plant.

• Candidates must be flexible and available to work first, second, or third shift as needed. This will include overtime, holidays, and weekends.
• Currently hiring for 2 nd AND 3rd shift.
• Orientation will be on 1 st shift (7am-3pm), and you will be assigned your permanent 2 nd or 3rd shift after your orientation and training.

• 1 st shift:
  Monday – Friday 7am-3pm; weekends and overtime as needed
• 2 nd shift:
  Monday – Friday 3pm-11pm; weekends and overtime as needed
• 3 rd shift:
  Monday – Friday 11pm-7am; weekends and overtime as needed

• Operate a sit-down forklift to load and unload trailers while keeping accurate shipment record
• Safely operate a 10,000 lb. sit-down forklift to load and unload trailers
• Ensure loads are properly secured and in good condition
• Ensure accurate record keeping for all inbound and outbound shipments
• Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures
• Perform general housekeeping duties to keep work areas clean and free of safety hazards
• Pull whip and raw material for production support
• Verify receipts, load sheets, and other required paperwork
• Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for at least 8 hours a day

• One (1) year or more experience operating a sit-down forklift in a shipping and receiving, loading, production, or manufacturing environment
• Experience using computers/tablets

• Experience working in the corrugated industry

For this role, we anticipate paying $22.55per hour. This role is eligible for an additional $2.00 per hour while working on 2 nd shift.

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