Forklift Operators – Jonestown, PA
YOU ARE INVITED!
Please join us on Wednesday, August 12th or Thursday, August 13th for our onsite hiring event.
Georgia-Pacific has openings for Forklift Operators at our Mailers facility in Jonestown, PA. We are looking for self-starters with the desire to learn new skills which include completing inventory documentation and performing basic preventive maintenance on the equipment. This role creates value by collaboratively working with production team members to ensure that a quality product is produced for our customers in a timely manner. The Forklift Operator personnel reinforce the long-term goals of the organization by assisting the production operators and contributing to a team environment.
If you enjoy working safely with a team, we look forward to hearing from you!
Hiring Event Details
When: Wednesday, August 12th from 1pm-5pm or Thursday, August 13th from 8am-12pm
Location: Georgia-Pacific 122 Bordnersville Rd. Jonestown, PA 17038
Apply now to participate! Walk-ins will be welcomed but waiting times may vary. We encourage all interested individuals to complete your application ahead of the event to avoid the wait and secure your interview time slot. Upon applying, our recruiting team will reach out to schedule a time.
To learn more about the GP Corrugated Business, check out these videos/links:
Georgia-Pacific: How Corrugated Boxes are Made
Introduction to GP padded mailer - YouTube
Position Specific Details and Highlights:
- Starting wages are $24.25 per hour with shift differentials of $1.00 when you work the night shift.
- Shifts include: Dupont schedule (rotating 12 hour shifts) 7am-7pm and 7pm-7am. There is days off between your night and day rotations. Work only 14 days out of the month, giving you 13 weeks off in the year.
- What is a Dupont Schedule? Click here to find out.
- We offer competitive Benefits and Perks: 401k match, Health insurance, Vision insurance, Life insurance, Tuition reimbursement, Free Employee Assistance Program.
- Weekends, holidays, and overtime are all possible on your crew shift. Crew placement will be determined upon need at time of hire.
What You Will Do
- Adhering to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures
- Loading and unloading incoming and outgoing materials and finished product using a forklift.
- Complete inventory/department documentation (both manually and with the use of a computer software system)
- Perform basic preventive maintenance and fueling equipment
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- 6+ months experience operating a forklift safely in a manufacturing, industrial or warehouse environment
- This role works rotating 12 hour shifts, with a 7-day break in every 28-day period
Other Considerations/Physical Requirements
- This role will perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to 12 hours/day in a loud/noisy, and high-volume environment
- This role will be on your feet for prolonged periods of time and lift 35lbs occasionally
For this role, we anticipate paying $24.25 per hour.
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
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 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.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
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.
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 visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf