Forklift Operator - Camden, NJ

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Georgia-Pacific is looking for safety-orientated individuals to join our team as Forklift Operators in Camden, NJ
. Utility Operators create value by working as a team to manufacture high quality product in a loud/noisy, hot, humid, dusty, greasy, non‑climate controlled, high volume industrial environment.

Starting rate – $23.91/hour with potential increase at 90 days to $24.47

Monday – Friday. With potential for weekends

• Adhere to all safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, to include wearing safety equipment
• Help meet or exceed Camden Site goals including safety, productivity, waste, and quality.
• Operate assigned machinery and equipment at or above expected performance levels.
• Assist with setups, troubleshooting and making minor machine adjustments.
• Understand and perform quality testing requirements to produce product that meets or exceeds specifications.
• Perform basic asset care duties to include routine preventative maintenance and good housekeeping of work area and facility.
• Maximize machinery and equipment utilization and proactively communicate mechanical/electrical deficiencies.
• Assist crew members and promote a team environment across departments.
• Move, stockpile, and feed materials as required by plant operations.
• Operate and/or work around mobile equipment, including forklift operations to load outgoing finished goods.
• Maintain accurate finished goods inventory and proactively notify supervision of raw material needs.
• Perform job duties outdoors as needed regardless of weather conditions.
• Wear necessary personal protective equipment (safety glasses, ear plugs, steel toes, etc.).
• Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours a day, in a loud/noisy, and industrial, high‑volume environment

• Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, agricultural, or military environment OR completion of post‑high school education in a manufacturing/industrial centered program

• Experience using a computer, tablet, or smart device

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.

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

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

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 (For Illinois E‑Verify information , aqui, or tu).