Job Description
Your Job Georgia-Pacific is looking for safety-oriented individuals to join our team as Forklift Operator in Milford, NJ! Salary $24.50 per hour 2nd shift differential is $1.50 per hour / 3rd shift differential is $2.00 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 Currently hiring for 3rd shift Only candidates who are available to work this shift will be considered. This may include overtime, holidays, and weekends. Orientation will be on 1st shift (7am-3pm), and you will be assigned your permanent shift approximately 30 days later. Milford operates on a point based attendance program. Shift Hours 1st shift: Monday – Friday 7am-3pm; weekends and overtime as needed 2nd shift: Monday – Friday 3pm-11pm; weekends and overtime as needed 3rd shift: Monday – Friday 11pm-7am; weekends and overtime as needed 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 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 What Will Put You Ahead Experience using a computer, tablet, or scan gun for documentation and/or record-keeping functions. 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 $24.50 per hour. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form. 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. Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here. Who We Are As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day –to make everyday products even better. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potent