Your Job
Georgia-Pacific is looking for safety-oriented individuals to join our team as Forklift Operators in our Albion, MI Facility.
Salary
- $23.50 per hour
- 3rd shift differential is $1.00 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 (7am-3pm), and you will be assigned your permanent 3rd shift after your orientation.
- Albion operates on a point-based attendance program.
Shift Hours:
- 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
Our Team
Forklift Operators are responsible for ensuring that production goals are met by moving material efficiently through various departments in the facility and providing supplies for operators. A strong commitment to safety standards and knowledge of forklift operations are critical for success in this role. If you are self-motivated and committed to attendance excellence, we look forward to hearing from you!
What You Will Do
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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
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
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Previous experience operating a forklift safely in a manufacturing, industrial or warehouse environment
- 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
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Experience driving a forklift in a sheet feeder facility
- Experience driving an electric lift truck
- Experience driving a clamp truck
- Experience using a computer for record-keeping and documentation functions
For this role, we anticipate paying $23.50 per hour. This role is eligible for an additional $1.00 per hour while working on 3rd shift.
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Hiring Philosophy
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 .
Who We Are
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.
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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. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
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: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf
