Taylor Forklift Operator - Lumber (Nights)

Your Job
Georgia-Pacific is hiring for Taylor (Big Red) Forklift Operators for our lumber mill in Gurdon, Arkansas. This is a production position responsible for moving material through various departments in the mill. A strong commitment to safety standards and knowledge of forklift operations are critical for success in this role. This position ensures that production goals are met by moving material efficiently through departments and providing supplies for our operators. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a strong commitment to safety standards with forklift experience, this may be the role for you!
This is a night shift position. Pay rate is $24.00 per hour plus night shift differential of $1.50 per hour.
Our Team
Georgia-Pacific employees strive for safety and health excellence while achieving an injury free workplace. To learn more about our Building Products division, visit .
What You Will Do

• Operate equipment to defined standards and product specification targets
• Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures
• Keep accurate count of loads
• Work collaboratively with other team members
• Conduct required quality checks on products to ensure customer satisfaction
• Complete appropriate reporting at the end of each day
• Work at elevated heights and in close cab quarters
• Must be able to work any shift, holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed
• Be willing to work in a hot, humid, cold, and noisy industrial environment

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• At least six (6) months experience operating a forklift
• Experience operating Big Red forklift (30,000 lbs.)

What Will Put You Ahead

• High School Diploma or GED
• At least one (1) year experience operating a forklift
• Current forklift license or the ability to obtain one within six (6) months
• Knowledge of lumber length and dimensions

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Hiring Philosophy
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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.
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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.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information.