Description

Forklift Operator/Kiln Operator Trainee – Rocky Creek Lumber - Frisco City, AL

Georgia-Pacific is hiring a Forklift Operator for our Rocky Creek Lumber mill, in Frisco City, AL. This role supports the sustainability efforts of the mill by facilitating the movement of green and dry lumber through the facility. If you are a safety-oriented person with a commitment to attendance excellence, we look forward to hearing from you! To learn more about our Building Products division, visit GP Lumber Products (buildgp.com).

Forklift Operators starting at $19.00 and up depending upon experience!

What you will do in your role.

• Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures
• Safely operate a sit-down forklift to facilitate the movement of green and dry lumber through the facility
• Work collaboratively with other team members
• Perform general housekeeping duties to aid in keeping machinery functioning properly, to reduce hazards, and maintain the appearance of the plant
• Demonstrate a pattern of safe behavior, good attendance, initiative, effective communication skills, and problem-solving skills

The experience you will bring.

Basic Qualifications:

• At least six (6) months of experience operating mobile equipment in an industrial or construction environment

• Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, to include wearing safety equipment, i.e.: safety glasses, hearing protection, steel-toed boots and other PPE as required by specific jobs

• Basic mechanical skills to recognize needed mobile equipment maintenance

• Climb stairs, ladders, and work in high places

• Work in a hot, humid, cold, and noisy industrial environment

• Work any shift including weekends, and holidays

• Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours per day

What Will Put You Ahead?

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous Forklift Experience

• Basic computer skills for data entry

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/doc/Everify.pdf