Forklift Operator - Sweetwater, TX (East)

Koch•Sweetwater, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Georgia Pacific is looking for Forklift Operators to join our facility in Sweetwater, TX. The Sweetwater Gypsum facilities support Georgia-Pacific as one of the nation’s leading gypsum board manufacturers. Georgia-Pacific’s building product business is consistently amongst the nation’s top suppliers of building products to large warehouse retailers and building materials dealers. Our employees strive for safety and health excellence while achieving an injury-free workplace.

Requirements

At least six (6) months of continuous employment

Nice To Haves

At least six (6) months of experience operating a forklift
A minimum of six (6) months of working experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment
Experience using a computer in an industrial, manufacturing or military environment

Responsibilities

Work as a team to meet and exceed safety, production, and quality goals
Perform quality checks, tarp trailers and keep designated work area clean throughout shift
Operate equipment to defined standards and product specification targets
Perform housekeeping duties in the Warehouse/Shipping area
Ensure customer needs are met by operating a forklift to load product with zero defects, in a timely manner
Communicating with OTR (over the road) truck drivers
Lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50lbs
Climb stairs/rail ladders regularly and work at elevated heights
Work in an industrial environment that is hot, cold, humid, and noisy
Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, sitting and/or pulling for up to 12 hours a day
Work around dust, oil, grease, chemicals, and other substances
Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing required PPE