Your Job

Are you a safety-minded and team-oriented individual? Do you enjoy operating mobile equipment? If so, don't miss this great opportunity in Darlington, SC!

Georgia-Pacific searching for Forklift Operators for our Dixie facility in Darlington, SC.

Starting wage is $17/hr. with potential to grow within the first year based on increasing skills and contributions!

Our Team

Our Darlington facility manufactures Dixie paper products. The industrial truck operator position will operate mobile equipment (forklift, clamp truck, automated vehicles, etc.) in support of our raw materials warehousing operations, receiving raw materials, supplying production with needed materials, and inventory maintenance activities.

To learn more about Dixie, please visit: www.dixie.com.

What You Will Do

• Unloading, locating, and storing unprinted and printed paperboard, corrugated boxes and film using an on-board computer
• Inspecting all materials, recording, and reporting damaged materials
• Supplying the production area with requested materials and returning any unused materials to the warehouse
• Removing finished goods from product take-off area and moving to warehouse or loading on trucks
• Maintaining safe operations of mobile equipment, to include inspection and movement of mobile equipment
• Performing general housekeeping duties to maintain a safe and clean work environment
• Working a twelve (12) hour rotating shift, weekends, holidays, and overtime
• Working in a sometimes hot, cold, and/or noisy industrial environment
• Maintaining strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing safety equipment
• Performing tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours a day

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience operating mobile equipment

What Will Put You Ahead

• Forklift certification
• Computer skills
• Experience reading production schedules to locate proper materials
• Experience operating an industrial truck with fork, squeeze, or clamp attachments

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.

Equal Opportunities