Forklift Operator - Georgia-Pacific

At Georgia-Pacific, we don't believe that a job is just simply a job. We see each role as a career and a way to advance your skills to not only better your life, but the community as well. We are searching for a Forklift Operator at our facility in Denton, TX. If you are a safety-minded individual, we want to hear from you today!

This role is an exciting opportunity to join a close-knit team dedicated to safety at our Denton, TX sheet feeder plant! This position creates value by safely assisting with the production of corrugated sheets to be made into printed boxes for our valued customers. We offer opportunities for advancement as those openings occur.

Salary

• Starting pay rate: $21.75 per hour.
• Shift Differential: 2nd Shift (.75) & 3rd Shift ($1.00).
• This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

Currently hiring for:

• 2nd (2:00pm - 10:00pm) Shift.
• 3rd (10:00pm - 6:00am) Shift.

What You Will Do in Your Role

• Safely driving and operating a forklift (obtain/maintain certification)
• Loading and unloading materials
• Properly and accurately completing all required shipping documentation (both manually and with the use of a computer software system)
• Determining the resources available for the production and distribution process
• Participating in setting team goals and managing job assignments
• Performing general housekeeping duties to maintain a safe and clean work environment
• Utilize basic computer skills to complete shipping tasks
• Willing and able to work in a hot, humid, cold and noisy industrial environment
• Willing and able to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed
• Willing and able to sit for at least eight (8) - (12) hours a day
• Willing and able to maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing safety equipment.

The Experience You Will Bring

Requirements:

• One (1) year of experience operating a forklift, clamp truck, or other similar type of equipment

What Will Put You Ahead

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• One (1) year of experience driving and operating a forklift within an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Previous experience using a Radio Frequency (RF) scanner

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy .

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 (1) 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.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our (2) business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

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: (3) http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf.