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Material Handler

 

Description

Do you want to work for a company that will give you the tools you need to succeed and grow? If so, then we have the opportunity for you! Start your career as a Material Handler for Georgia-Pacific at our Packerland facility.

Material Handlers work a twelve (12) hour rotating shift that includes days, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime. A $3.00/hour shift premium will be paid out for all night-shift hours worked (6:30 PM – 6:30 AM). We offer highly competitive starting wages which are determined by experience. In addition to a great starting wage, team members also receive a full benefits package, overtime opportunities, two (2) weeks of vacation prorated for the first year, along with the opportunity to work in a progressive, safety-conscious work environment.

External applicants are eligible to receive a sign-on bonus equal to 15% of the total earnings from the first 90 calendar days of employment.

What You Will Do In Your Role

  • Operating mobile equipment with various attachments; clamp, fork, prong, etc., to move material throughout the mill to ensure a smooth flow for production
  • Using a warehouse management system to manage the various jobs that need to be completed each day
  • Performing general housekeeping duties to keep work areas clean and free of safety hazards
  • Conducting minor and preventative maintenance repairs and tasks on fork trucks
  • Adhering to strict safety rules and regulations, including wearing safety Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Performing tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing and sitting for up to twelve (12) hours a day

The Experience You Will Bring

Requirements

  • Experience using a computer OR tablet OR smartphone

What Will Put You Ahead

  • Forklift experience
  • Experience working a rotating shift
  • Experience using a warehouse management system
  • Experience working with a team


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.


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.


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: www.kochcareers.com

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