Forklift Operator

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific Talladega Lumber is now seeking a Forklift Operator.

Salary :

• Our starting pay is at $20.00 / hour or more, based on experience.
• You will have the ability to increase your compensation based on skills and contribution to the overall performance of the mill.

Shift :

• 1stShift, Monday Friday 6 : 00 a.m. 4 : 00 p.m. OR 8 : 00 a.m. 6 : 00 p.m.
• Only candidates who are flexible and available to work any shift will be considered. This will include overtime, holidays, and weekends based on Shipping needs.
• 10 hour shifts, rotates shift times every other week. Day Shift only.

Physical Location :

400 Ironaton Cutoff Road, Talladega, AL35160

Our Team

Our team creates value by safely assisting with the production of lumber for our valued customers.

What You Will Do

• Adhering to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies and procedures and actively participating in the safety program.
• Load incoming trucks and rail cars with the proper product & weight for shipment. Check orders for accuracy and ensure product is loaded as required.
• Commitment to quality ensuring packed product meets packaging standards as well as verification of labels.
• Ability to work well on a team and communicate amongst teammates, production, and / or supervisor when issues arise that need to be addressed.
• Ensure work area & Warehouse is neat and organized for inventory control purposes. Housekeeping must be maintained each shift.
• Perform basic maintenance and housekeeping on forklift. Use MOE system to enter work orders for forklift needs.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

A minimum of 6 months experience safely operating forklift within a Manufacturing, Distribution, or Industrial Production Environment.

What Will Put You Ahead

• One (1) year or more experience driving and operating a forklift within a Manufacturing, Distribution or Industrial Production Environment.
• Minium two (2) years’ experience within a Manufacturing environment.
• Experience using a computer for record keeping and documentation purposes.
• Experience performing basic maintenance on forklifts to include using a MOE system to enter work orders for forklift repair needs.

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.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.