Forklift Driver
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 22, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 19, 2026. Koch Industries scores A on the Alion truth index.
Your Job
Georgia-Pacific is seeking Forklift Drivers at our Rincon, GA facility to work in a high energy and dynamic organization.Forklift Drivers will learn and apply the equipment theory of operation and the operational processes. The pay for this position starts at$20.00 per hour. This position offers opportunities for development within the role and growth with the company.
Our mill operates 24/7 and 365 days per year. Forklift Drivers work a 12-hour rotating schedule that includes holidays, weekends, and overtime. Our rotating schedule allows for a regular 14 days off every 4-week period. The work is performed in an environment that is sometimes hot, cold, dusty, and noisy. This role requires individuals to work around dust, oil, grease, chemicals, and other substances at times.
Our Team
Our Savannah River Mill in Rincon, GA began operations in October 1986 and is considered a world-class operation in the industry. Five of the world’s 12 largest tissue paper machines reside at the facility. Our operation is designed to produce products primarily from recycled fiber. We have over 50 converting lines that make the tissue, towel, and napkin products in our retail and away from home markets. We work to create mutual benefit and remove barriers to opportunity for our employees, customers, and communities.
In addition to a standard benefits package, we also offer the following:
- Educational assistance
- Infertility support and Adoption/Surrogacy assistance
- Paid time off and double-time and holiday pay offered for holidays
- Mental Health coverage and support for you and your family
- Discount eligibility at a variety of retailers, and for a variety of services, travel opportunities, etc., as a Koch/GP employee
What You Will Do
- Operate mobile equipment at heights with various attachments; clamps, fork, prongs, etc., to move material throughout the mill to ensure a smooth flow for production
- Maintain high standards for quality and product safety in accordance with safety rules and regulations
- Ensure that equipment stays in a competitive state through troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs
- Effectively communicate information to the team effectively through a variety of means; verbal, written, electronic, etc.
- Work in an industrial environment with occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions, dirt, chemicals, and loud noise
- Perform repetitive and physically demanding tasks throughout the 12-hr shift
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- High school diploma or GED
- Experience working with others or as part of a team
What Will Put You Ahead
- At least two (2) years of experience working in a manufacturing environment
- At least one (1) years of experience operating machinery in a warehouse environment
- Experience driving a forklift
- Experience with SAP or other inventory management system
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, 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).