Lift Truck Operator

Your Job Georgia-Pacific’s mill in Pennington, AL is actively seeking safety-oriented individuals to join us as a Lift Truck Operator. Successful candidates will be assigned to one of three areas/departments in the mill (Board Shipping, Finished Goods Shipping, or Material Handling) and will use their experience to operate a lift truck, load and unload product without damage, and safely deliver vitals to various areas within the mill. GP employees who think critically, demonstrate initiative, work as a collaborative team member and have a strong focus on safety will find opportunities for long-term growth and fulfillment. Lift Truck Operators work 12-hour rotating shifts, 6am - 6pm and 6pm - 6am including weekends, holidays and overtime as needed. The pay rate during training is $20.91 per hour. Once trained, the rate increases to $23.07 per hour. Our Team Naheola Mill, located in Pennington, Alabama, is a manufacturing site for the company’s well-known consumer products business, producing a wide range of products for the consumer business, including Angel Soft® bath tissue and Sparkle® paper towels, as well as bleached paperboard used in Dixie® paper cups and plates. The mill is the largest employer in the community and is engaged in supporting community outreach, workforce development and education. What You Will Do - Operate a lift truck - Load and unload product - Deliver vitals to various areas within the mill - Training is provided and the minimum age requirement is 18 Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) - High School diploma or GED - One year or more of manufacturing, industrial, production, or construction experience - One year or more of forklift or lift truck experience What Will Put You Ahead - One year or more of preventative maintenance experience - Experience working rotating shifts - Experience in the Pulp and Paper industry or one or more of the following: - A Technical degree in Pulp and Paper, Mechanical (Industrial) Maintenance, or Elec