Switcher Operator - South Plainfield, NJ

Koch•South Plainfield, NJ

16d•Onsite

About The Position

Georgia-Pacific is now hiring Yard Switcher Operator for our facility in South Plainfield, NJ. Our Team Georgia-Pacific Harmon Recycling is one of the largest pure traders of recycled fiber in the world, trading in excess of 100 thousand tons per week. We develop markets for our supplier’s recovered materials and provide a reliable source of quality feed stock to our global customer base. To learn more about our Harmon Recycling division, visit www.gapacrecycling.com

Requirements

At least 6 months of experience operating tractor trailers

Nice To Haves

Current forklift license, or ability to obtain one within 6 months

Responsibilities

Switch trailers in shipping and receiving yards.
Move trailers in yard to maximize space and maintain organization of the yard.
Safely operate, to including backing, tractor trailers in confined spaces.
Assist team members as needed and perform work with minimal supervision.
Perform housekeeping duties in respective work areas (indoor/outdoor).
Lift up to 50 lbs. routinely.
Perform repetitive and physically demanding tasks for extended periods of time, to include lifting (up to 50lbs), walking, climbing, and stooping.
Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations to include wearing the necessary Personal Protection equipment (PPE), i.e., hard hats, safety glasses, face shield, chemical suit, respirator, ear plugs, hearing protection, steel-toe boots or safety shoes and other PPE required by specific jobs.