FORKLIFT OPERATOR

Description

Forklift Operator

Description

Are you looking for a career and not just a job? Does working in a positive, team-oriented environment motivate you? If so, check out what we have to offer! Georgia-Pacific in Prosperity, SC has an immediate need for Forklift Operators to work in a variety of departments within the mill. This facility offers promotional and overtime opportunities.

What You Will Do In Your Role

• Safely operate up to a 30k lb. forklift in transportation of lumber
• Comply with environmental requirements
• Work as a team to meet safety, production, and quality goals
• Contribute to a team environment by cross training and filling in for other operators during absences and breaks
• Perform housekeeping functions to aid in keeping machinery functioning properly, reducing hazards, and maintaining the appearance of the plant
• Complete and maintaining all daily inspections and downtime reports
• Push/pull/lift 50lbs multiple times a shift (anywhere from 50-100 times)
• Work cooperatively and productively with supervisors, co-workers, and other associates to complete tasks
• Troubleshoot problems with proven results that make a positive impact to the business
• Work any shift, holidays, weekends and overtime as necessary
• Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, to include safety equipment, i.e.: safety glasses, hearing protection, steel toed boots and other PPE as required by specific job
• Work in a sometimes hot, cold, dusty and noisy industrial environment
• Obtain a mobile equipment license and operate mobile equipment
• Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, and/or pulling for up to 12 hours

The Experience You Will Bring

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• At least 6 months of experience operating a forklift in an industrial/manufacturing, industrial, construction, farming or warehouse environment

What Will Put You Ahead

• One (1) year or more of experience driving a 10 - 30K lb. forklift within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Forklift Certification
• Computer skills 
• Work experience in a wood products manufacturing environment

Salary and Benefits Commensurate with Experience. Equal Opportunity Employer. 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/doc/Everify.pdf