Forklift Driver

Georgia-Pacific is seeking Forklift Drivers at our Rincon, GA facility to work in a high energy and dynamic organization. Forklift Drivers will learn and apply equipment theory of operation and the operational processes. The pay for this position starts at $19.00 per hour. This position offers opportunities for development within the role and growth with the company.

Our mill operates 24/7 and 365 days per year. Forklift Drivers work a 12-hour rotating schedule that includes holidays, weekends, and overtime. Our rotating schedule allows for a regular 14 days off every 4-week period. The work is performed in an environment that is sometimes hot, cold, dusty, and noisy. This role requires individuals to work around dust, oil, grease, chemicals, and other substances at times.

• Educational assistance
• Infertility support and Adoption/Surrogacy assistance
• Paid time off and double-time and holiday pay offered for holidays
• Mental Health coverage and support for you and your family
• Discount eligibility at a variety of retailers, and for a variety of services, travel opportunities, etc., as a Koch/GP employee

• Operate mobile equipment at heights with various attachments; clamps, fork, prongs, etc., to move material throughout the mill to ensure a smooth flow for production
• Maintain high standards for quality and product safety in accordance with safety rules and regulations
• Ensure that equipment stays in a competitive state through troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs
• Effectively communicate information to the team effectively through a variety of means; verbal, written, electronic, etc.
• Work in an industrial environment with occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions, dirt, chemicals, and loud noise
• Perform repetitive and physically demanding tasks throughout the 12-hr shift

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience working with others or as part of a team

• At least two (2) years of experience working in a manufacturing environment
• At least one (1) years of experience operating machinery in a warehouse environment
• Experience driving a forklift
• Experience with SAP or other inventory management system

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.