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Forklift Operator

Koch Industries, Denton, TX, United States

Salary max: $20.00

Duration: Full Time


Forklift Operator

Georgia-Pacific is looking for a Forklift Operator for our corrugated sheet feeder plant in Denton, TX!

Salary: $20.50 per hour. 2nd Shift Differential is $0.75

Shift: Currently hiring for 2nd shift (2:00pm 10:00pm) Shift. Must be available and flexible to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed. Please note that training will be on 1st shift (6am - 2pm); once completed, you will move to 3rd shift

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. Curious about how we make them? Click here to see how corrugated boxes are made, and click here to explore our products!

What You Will Do in Your Role:

  • Safely driving and operating a forklift (obtain/maintain certification)
  • Loading and unloading materials
  • Properly and accurately completing all required shipping documentation (both manually and with the use of a computer software system)
  • Determining the resources available for the production and distribution process
  • Participating in setting team goals and managing job assignments
  • Performing general housekeeping duties to maintain a safe and clean work environment
  • Utilize basic computer skills to complete shipping tasks
  • Willing and able to work in a hot, humid, cold and noisy industrial environment
  • Willing and able to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed
  • Willing and able to sit for at least eight (8) (12) hours a day
  • Willing and able to maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing safety equipment.

The Experience You Will Bring:

Requirements:

  • One (1) year of experience operating a forklift, clamp truck, or other similar type of equipment

What Will Put You Ahead:

  • One (1) year of experience driving and operating a forklift within an industrial or manufacturing environment
  • Previous experience using a Radio Frequency (RF) scanner

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 potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

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.