Taylor Forklift Operator- Talladega, AL

Taylor Forklift Operator

Location: Onsite in Talladega, AL
Schedule: 12-hour, 2/2/3 Rotating Shift (5:30 - 5:30)

Only candidates who are flexible and available to work any shift will be considered. This will include overtime, holidays, and weekends based on Production needs.

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is seeking a contribution motivated Taylor Forklift Driver to join our Kilns Team. The role is responsible for stacking and loading lumber into the Kilns while ensuring production levels are being met.

Salary

Starting pay is $20.00/hour, based on experience. Compensation may increase based on skills and contribution to overall performance of the mill.

What You Will Do

• Adhering to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies and procedures and actively participating in the safety program.
• Know how to react appropriately in the event of a critical alarm. Know all fire, high temperature, and CO alarm procedures.
• Stack lumber neat and well organized on every occasion.
• Perform basic maintenance and housekeeping on forklift.
• Ensure work area is neat and organized. Housekeeping must be maintained each shift.
• Use MOE system to enter work orders for forklift or kiln needs.
• Change starting/stopping times that fits production needs.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or coordinator.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

A minimum of 6 months experience driving/operating forklift, backhoe, front end loaders and/or skid steer type equipment in manufacturing, production, or industrial environment.

What Will Put You Ahead (Preferred Qualifications)

• Minimum 1 year experience within a Manufacturing environment with 6+ months Sawmill experience using heavy equipment. Prior experience driving/operator Taylor Forklift.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and other PC-based production reporting systems applications.

Our Benefits

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.

Equal Opportunities

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:

Application Process

Candidates must possess all the requirements at time of application. Successful candidates will be selected and then interviewed.