Forklift Operator

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is looking for safety-oriented individuals to join our team as Forklift Operator in Milford, NJ!

Salary


* $25.25 per hour


* You will have the ability to increase your compensation based on skills and contribution to the overall performance of the plant.


* This role is eligible for our Performance Pay program that could offer up to a 6% quarterly bonus.

Shift


* Monday through Friday: 11am-7pm


* Only candidates who are available to work this shift will be considered.


* This may include overtime, holidays, and weekends.


* Orientation will be on 1 st shift (7am-3pm), and you will be assigned your permanent shift approximately 30 days later.


* Milford operates on a point based attendance program.

Our Team

This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a team that takes pride in safely producing durable, high-quality corrugated boxes our customers rely on every day.

Georgia Pacific is one of the nation's leading corrugated box manufacturers.

To learn more about our Corrugated Division, visit: https://corrugated.gppackaging.com/

We are located directly across the Delaware River from Riegelsville, PA, in a picturesque countryside.

We are just 20 minutes from Easton, PA; 20 minutes from Phillipsburg, NJ; 20 minutes from Quakertown, PA; 25 minutes from Bethlehem, PA; and 30 minutes from Doylestown, PA.

What You Will Do


* Adhering to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures


* Loading and unloading incoming and outgoing materials and finished product using a forklift.


* Complete inventory/department documentation (both manually and with the use of a computer software system)


* Perform basic preventive maintenance and fueling equipment

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* 6+ months experience operating a forklift safely in a manufacturing, industrial or warehouse environment

What Will Put You Ahead


* Experience using a computer, tablet, or scan gun for documentation and/or record-keeping functions.


* Familiarity with shipping or logistics software (SAP, WMS or similar)


* Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment


* Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines


* Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing

Other Considerations/Physical Requirements


* Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, to include wearing safety equipment


* Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours a day, in a loud/noisy, and industrial, high-volume environment

For this role, we anticipate paying $25.25 per hour.

This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

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