Warehouse Technician Position Available In Perry, Mississippi

This position is for a Warehouse Technician with a company located in New Augusta. 

Summary:

Georgia-Pacific is recruiting for a Warehouse Technician in New Augusta, MS. The Warehouse Technician is responsible for safely navigating and moving various sizes and bales or roll fluff pulp by operating forklifts and clamp trucks. This position works a 12-hour rotating shift and the starting pay is $22.50 per hour. 

Our Team:

With a workforce of approximately 300, Leaf River is in the heart of South Mississippi, just 20 miles from Hattiesburg. For nearly 40 years, the Leaf River team has been on a journey to make the best products possible for customers while doing it in new and innovative ways. Our products include chemical cellulose, custom fibers, and nonwoven materials that are used in products such as diapers, baby wipes and coffee filters. As one of six mills in the GP Cellulose business, Leaf River is a showcase of safety, operational and environmental excellence. To learn more about our Cellulose division, please visit: [1] www.gppackaging.com. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

Safely navigate and move various sizes and bales or roll fluff pulp by operating forklifts and clamp trucks. Remove all product from the production lines and transport to warehouse or vehicles to load. Clean and inspection of railcars, dry vans, and containers before loading. Handle package inspections, relabel, store product in the warehouse properly, and any other housekeeping items that aide in the quality management of our product. Perform mathematical calculations and problem solve. Work in industrial/manufacturing plant setting on a rotating 12-hour shift. Work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed. Work in a tobacco free environment 

Education and Qualifications:

Minimum of one year of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment. Experience with computer programs (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Lift Truck experience (Loading with clamps, forks etc.) 

What Will Put You Ahead:

Minimum of one year of experience working in shipping and receiving within a manufacturing or industrial environment. Experience with roll and bale handling. Experience with Railcar loading. Forklift certified