Forklift Operator - West Chester, OH - Georgia-Pacific

Are you searching for a career in production and manufacturing? If so, this may be the position for you! Georgia-Pacific in West Chester, OH is hiring a Forklift Operator. This team member will create value by loading corrugated packaging products into delivery trucks, unloading materials into the facility warehouse, and delivering inventory to production areas efficiently and safely which assists in the manufacturing of corrugated products. Successful employees in this role demonstrate teamwork, initiative and adherence to all safety standards and codes. So, if you are a safety-minded individual, we want to hear from you today!

Salary

• $23.00 per hour
• You will have the ability to increase your compensation based on skills and contribution to the overall performance of the plant.

Shift

• Currently hiring for 2nd shift (3pm - 11pm).
• 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.
• Orientation will be on 1st shift (7am-3pm) , and you will be assigned your permanent 2nd shift position after your orientation.

Our Team

This role is an exciting opportunity to join a close-knit team dedicated to safety at our Trey facility in West Chester, OH 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.

What You Will Do in Your Role

• Adhering to company safety policies and encouraging other associates to do so as well.
• Safely operating forklift and/or other machinery in order to complete tasks such as loading, unloading, sorting, staging and transporting products
• Working cooperatively and productively with the team in order to complete assigned tasks.
• Understanding basic computer skills
• Willing and able to work in a hot, humid, cold, and noisy environment.
• Willing and able to maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing safety equipment.
• Willing and able to work any shift, holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• One (1) year or more of work experience in a manufacturing, military, landscaping, carpentry, construction, warehouse, production or farming environment.
• One (1) year or more of experience operating a forklift, clamp truck, or other similar type of equipment .

• MS basic computer skill
• Two (2) years of experience driving and operating a forklift, clamp truck, or other equipment within an industrial or manufacturing environment.

SALARY RANGE

For this role, we anticipate paying $23/hr. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

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 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 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.