Georgia Pacific
Forklift Operator ( 2nd Shift) - South Plainfield, NJ
Georgia Pacific, South Plainfield, New Jersey, us, 07080
Forklift Operator (2nd Shift) – South Plainfield, NJ
Georgia-Pacific Recycling is seeking a Forklift Operator for our South Plainfield, NJ facility. This role supports sustainability efforts by transporting incoming and outgoing product through the facility. Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, excellent attendance, and forklift operations knowledge.
Salary:
Starting at $20/hr.
Shift:
2nd shift Monday – Friday 2:00 PM–10:30 PM (rotating Saturdays 6:00 AM–2:30 PM). The role also works weekends, holidays and overtime as needed.
What You Will Do:
Safely operate a sit‑down forklift to load and unload trailers.
Ensure accurate record‑keeping for all inbound and outbound shipments.
Work collaboratively with other team members.
Maintain a safe work environment by removing debris from warehouse areas.
Perform tasks that require lifting up to 30 lbs.
Promote safe work practices and strict adherence to safety rules and regulations.
Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, and pulling for up to eight (8) hours a day.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications):
Experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
6 months or more experience using a forklift to load and unload trailers.
Experience with a skid steer or front‑end loader (what will put you ahead).
Benefits:
Medical, dental, vision, flexible‑spending and health‑savings accounts, life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, retirement plan, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may include infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance.
Equal Opportunity Employer Georgia-Pacific is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E‑Verify.
Seniority Level:
Entry level
Employment Type:
Full‑time
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Salary:
Starting at $20/hr.
Shift:
2nd shift Monday – Friday 2:00 PM–10:30 PM (rotating Saturdays 6:00 AM–2:30 PM). The role also works weekends, holidays and overtime as needed.
What You Will Do:
Safely operate a sit‑down forklift to load and unload trailers.
Ensure accurate record‑keeping for all inbound and outbound shipments.
Work collaboratively with other team members.
Maintain a safe work environment by removing debris from warehouse areas.
Perform tasks that require lifting up to 30 lbs.
Promote safe work practices and strict adherence to safety rules and regulations.
Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, and pulling for up to eight (8) hours a day.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications):
Experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
6 months or more experience using a forklift to load and unload trailers.
Experience with a skid steer or front‑end loader (what will put you ahead).
Benefits:
Medical, dental, vision, flexible‑spending and health‑savings accounts, life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, retirement plan, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may include infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance.
Equal Opportunity Employer Georgia-Pacific is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E‑Verify.
Seniority Level:
Entry level
Employment Type:
Full‑time
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