Forklift Operator-Early Morning Shift

Forklift Operator – Milford, NJ

Georgia-Pacific is looking for safety‑oriented individuals to join our team as a Forklift Operator in Milford, NJ.

• $24.50 per hour
• You will have the ability to increase your compensation based on skills and contribution to the overall performance of the plant.
• This role is eligible for our Performance Pay program that could offer up to a 6% quarterly bonus.

• Currently hiring an irregular shift of Monday
  - Friday: 3am-11am
• Only candidates who are available to work this shift will be considered.
• This may include overtime, holidays, and weekends.
• Milford operates on a point based attendance program.

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

This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a team that takes pride in safely producing durable, high-quality corrugated boxes our customers rely on every day. Georgia Pacific is one of the nation's leading corrugated box manufacturers.

We are located directly across the Delaware River from Riegelsville, PA, in a picturesque countryside. We are just 20 minutes from Easton, PA; 20 minutes from Phillipsburg, NJ; 20 minutes from Quakertown, PA; 25 minutes from Bethlehem, PA; and 30 minutes from Doylestown, PA.

• Adhering to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures
• Loading and unloading incoming and outgoing materials and finished product using a forklift.
• Complete inventory/department documentation (both manually and with the use of a computer software system)
• Perform basic preventive maintenance and fueling equipment

• 6+ months experience operating a forklift safely in a manufacturing, industrial or warehouse environment
• Familiarity with shipping or logistics software (SAP, WMS or similar)
• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing

• Experience using a computer, tablet, or scan gun for documentation and/or record‑keeping functions.

• Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, to include wearing safety equipment
• 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

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: