Forklift Operator - Sweetwater, TX
Your Job Do you have experience operating a forklift? If so, Georgia Pacific is looking for a Forklift Operator for our facility in Sweetwater, TX. Starting pay for this position is $24/hr. The qualified candidate will be scheduled for rotating-shifts with weekends, overtime, and holidays as needed.
Our Team
The Sweetwater Gypsum facilities support Georgia-Pacific as one of the nation's leading gypsum board manufacturers. Georgia-Pacific's building product business is consistently amongst the nation's top suppliers of building products to large warehouse retailers and building materials dealers. Our employees strive for safety and health excellence while achieving an injury-free workplace. To learn more about our Building Products division, visit http:www.buildgp.com . Georgia-Pacific offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, 401(k), accident and sickness, paid holidays and vacations, as well as overtime opportunities. What You Will Do Work as a team to meet and exceed safety, production, and quality goals Perform quality checks, tarp trailers and keep designated work area clean throughout shift Operate equipment to defined standards and product specification targets Perform housekeeping duties in the Warehouse/Shipping area Ensure customer needs are met by operating a forklift to load product with zero defects, in a timely manner Communicating with OTR (over the road) truck drivers Lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50lbs Climb stairs/rail ladders regularly and work at elevated heights Work in an industrial environment that is hot, cold, humid, and noisy Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, sitting and/or pulling for up to 12 hours a day Work around dust, oil, grease, chemicals, and other substances Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing required PPE Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) At least six (6) months of continuous employment At least six (6) months of experience operating a forklift What will Put You Ahead A minimum of six (6) months of working experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment Experience using a computer in an industrial, manufacturing or military environment 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. 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 Apply Job!