About this role
Location(s)
Newington, New Hampshire
Company
Georgia-Pacific
Career Field
Operations & Manufacturing
Job Number
190759
Your Job
Georgia-Pacific is seeking motivated and safety-oriented individuals to join our team as Shipping/Forklift Operators at our gypsum facility in Newington, NH and the offsite warehouse in Portsmouth, NH.
This position creates value by supporting our operations team in the continuous manufacturing our of wallboard product. If you enjoy hands-on work where you can make a direct impact to your company and community, enjoy being part of a team of a team that works safely, produces a quality product, and provides ongoing learning opportunities, this may be the opportunity for you!
Compensation:
Starts at $27.00/hour and up depending on your level of experience.
Location:
Individuals will work between both the onsite Gypsum facility in Newington, NH and the offsite warehouse in Portsmouth, NH.
Schedule:
- Monday-Friday; 8 hour straight shifts
- Hiring for multiple shifts - 1st and 2nd (hours may vary)
- Our schedules do include some weekends, holidays and overtime as needed
What You Will Do
- Work as part of a team to safely, accurately, and efficiently move product in our distribution warehouse and off-site warehouse.
- Support our strict adherence to a safe working environment by following all safety guidelines and wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Safely operate a forklift to complete tasks such as loading and off-loading trailers and moving product within the warehouses.
- Safely tarp trucks at the off-site warehouse using overhead tarping system.
- Perform daily pre-operating safety inspections of mobile equipment.
- Properly read plots, identify and count products, and load material accurately.
- Keep work area clean before, during and after shift.
- Perform quality checks on products and identify products that are not up to quality standards.
- Communicate any concerns to team supervisors.
- Collaborate with other team members to reach daily and weekly loading goals.
- Collaborate with Production Team forklift drivers to maintain safe driving practices in the warehouse.
- May be required to operate a forklift while using various attachments to move product such as forks, clamps and pokey attachments.
- Utilize hand tools and equipment while periodically handling product weights up to 50 pounds.
- Team may be required to work overtime, weekends and holidays as needed.
- Will provide support to both the Gypsum facility and offsite warehouse.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- One (1) year minimum operating forklifts or other mobile equipment.
What Will Put You Ahead
- Forklift Certification
- Three (3) years or more of experience in shipping/distribution in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience using computers or tablets for record-keeping and documentation functions.
Our Team
The Newington Gypsum facility employs approximately 130 individuals in supporting 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. To learn more about our Building Products division, visit www.buildgp.com.
Newington distribution area is looking for self-motivated people wanting to advance their career opportunity in a fast-paced safety #1 environment. Plenty of long-term growth potential in a team friendly 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 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, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).