About the Position
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 is looking for forklift operators for our Dixie® facility. Starting wage is $17 per hour, with potential to grow within the first year based on increasing skills and contributions.
Our Darlington facility manufactures Dixie® paper products. The industrial truck operator 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:
What You Will Do
- Unload, locate, and store unprinted and printed paperboard, corrugated boxes and film using an on‑board computer
- Inspect all materials, record, and report damaged materials
- Supply the production area with requested materials and return any unused materials to the warehouse
- Remove finished goods from product take‑off area and move to warehouse or load on trucks
- Maintain safe operations of mobile equipment, including inspection and movement of mobile equipment
- Perform general housekeeping duties to maintain a safe and clean work environment
- Work a 12‑hour rotating shift, weekends, holidays, and overtime
- Work in sometimes hot, cold, and/or noisy industrial environment
- Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing safety equipment
- Perform tasks such as lift, walk, climb, stoop, stand, push and/or pull for up to 12 hours a day
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum of 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
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, AD&D, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria are 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
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:
#J-18808-LjbffrForklift Operator employer: Georgia-Pacific LLC
Georgia-Pacific LLC offers an exceptional work environment for forklift operators in Darlington, South Carolina, where safety and efficiency are paramount. With a competitive starting wage of $17 per hour and clear pathways for career advancement within the first year, employees benefit from a supportive culture that values teamwork and personal growth. The company also provides opportunities to work with advanced technology in a dynamic setting, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
