Georgia-Pacific LLC is hiring: Forklift Operator in Portland

Overview

Join to apply for the Forklift Operator role at Georgia-Pacific LLC in Portland, OR. This role is part of the collective bargaining agreement and the starting pay is $27.89 per hour. This is a night-shift position, 7:00 PM to 5:30 AM, four nights per week. Applicants must be open to working at least one weekend night and may be required to work overtime as needed.

What You Will Do

• Safely operate forklifts and/or other machinery by completing tasks such as pre-operating checks, loading/unloading barges, moving product within the warehouse, and stacking at heights of 10 – 18 feet
• Support a safe working environment by wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Utilize hand tools and equipment while periodically handling product weights up to 50 pounds
• Use a computer terminal/tablet to obtain work assignments, complete those assignments as directed, and provide accurate counts of finished goods
• Operate a forklift with lift weights up to 7,000 pounds for 10+ hours per day with various attachments (e.g., forks, grabs, clamps, push/pull attachments)

Basic Qualifications (Who You Are)

• Experience using a computer

Preferred Qualifications (What Will Put You Ahead)

• High School Diploma or GED
• One year or more of experience driving and operating a forklift within an industrial or manufacturing environment

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 more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. 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.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee and their families to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength, focusing on wellbeing so you can focus on what matters. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, life insurance, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Eligibility criteria are set by the applicable plan documents and may vary by geographic region. If you have questions, speak to your recruiter.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please note that E-Verify requirements apply where permitted by law.