3rd Shift Forklift Operator

3rd Shift Forklift Operator

Georgia-Pacific is looking for Forklift Operators for our Lebanon, TN corrugated sheet feeder plant!

Salary: $21.00 per hour + $1.00 after 90 day probationary period. 3rd shift differential is $2.25 per hour. You will have the ability to increase your compensation based on skills and contribution to the overall performance of the plant.

Shift: Only candidates who are flexible to be assigned to work any shift will be considered. 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 3rd shift. Orientation will be on 1st shift (8:00am-4:00pm), and you will be assigned your permanent 2nd shift after your orientation.

Lebanon operates on a point based attendance program.

Shift

Hours:

• 1st shift:
  Monday – Friday 6:00am-2:00pm; weekends and overtime as needed
• 2nd shift:
  Monday – Friday 2:00pm-10:00pm; weekends and overtime as needed
• 3rd shift:
  Monday – Friday 10:00pm-6:00am; weekends and overtime as needed

Our Forklift Operators work any shift, including weekends and overtime as needed in an unairconditioned, noisy, and fast-paced environment. Forklift Operators perform tasks such as loading, unloading, or moving raw materials throughout a warehouse and manufacturing process by use of a Forklift, while track movements of inventory with electronic scan guns, for at least eight (8) hours a day, up to 12 hours.

A strong commitment to safety standards and knowledge of mobile equipment operations in manufacturing or industrial environments are critical for success in this role.

What You Will Do In Your Role:

• Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures
• Unloading incoming paper roll stock from trucks or railcars using a Clamp Truck
• Transporting large/heavy paper rolls to and from manufacturing process staging areas
• Assist in the preservation of a safe, clean, and organized raw material storage area
• Maintain accurate paper inventory records in computer systems with use of scan guns
• Perform basic preventive maintenance on and fueling of Clamp Trucks

The Experience You Will Bring:

• Previous experience safely operating Clamp Trucks, Forklifts, Tow Motors, or other mobile equipment in manufacturing, industrial, construction or warehouse environments
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Georgia-Pacific mobile equipment license and other permits for operating mobile equipment

What Will Put You Ahead:

• Experience driving a Fork Truck in a paper or packaging manufacturing facility
• Experience driving a propane or gas-powered lift truck
• Experience using a computer for record-keeping and documentation functions

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