Forklift Mechanic/Millwright - Georgia-Pacific

Georgia-Pacific is hiring a Forklift Mechanic/Millwright for our Camas, Washington location, starting pay is $39.66. Georgia-Pacific offers a generous benefits package including medical/dental/vision insurance with a HSA, short-term disability, 401k with employer match, paid time off, and opportunities to further your career.

Our Team

Georgia-Pacific's Consumer Products facility in Camas, Washington is the West Coast manufacturer of enMotion® products. To learn more about GP products visit, www.gp.com . As a Millwright you will be part of a team of other skilled mechanics and will adopt our, "flow to the work" practices that have been established by Georgia-Pacific.

What You Will Do

• Perform routine, emergency and preventative maintenance of forklifts.
• Interpret manufacturer's technical manuals to perform the necessary maintenance and repairs needed
• Troubleshoot forklift problems to include brake, electrical and hydraulic systems, detect imperfections, potential problems, safety issues and/or malfunctions
• Able to diagnose and repair mast and attachment components
• Ability to work on LP, gas and diesel systems.
• Replace broken or defective parts from stock parts and/or order replacement parts for major repairs
• Reassemble forklifts and make all necessary adjustments for effective and safe operation
• Perform safety inspection of forklifts prior to being released back to the work floor
• Complete legible service documents and logs for preventative maintenance tasks
• Learn new technical information and techniques to stay current with changing technology
• Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to 12 hours/day in a loud/noisy, hot, humid, dusty, greasy, and high-volume environment
• Support our safe working environment by maintaining strict adherence to safety rules and regulations and wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Associate Degree in Automotive Technology, Diesel/Heavy Equipment Technology or related field required
• 2 years or more of experience in machinery diagnostics, hydraulics, electrical systems 6V -96V, fuel systems (carbureted, propane, injected) brake systems & basic tire repair
• Experience conducting preventative and corrective maintenance of mobile equipment
• Proficient computer skills required to generate, distribute and maintain maintenance records
• Experience in 2 or more trades such as industrial maintenance (bearings set-up, laser alignment, pump rebuilds, mounting and un-mounting, or other), welding, carpentry, machining, pipefitting, etc.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience with Reliability/Precision maintenance
• Experience with mobile cranes, electric vehicles, scissor & boom lifts.
• Ability to read wiring/hydraulic schematics

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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