Material Handler

Green Bay, Wisconsin


Employer: Koch Industries
Industry: Operations & Manufacturing
Salary: $20 per hour
Job type: Full-Time

Your Job

Do you want to work for a company that will give you the tools you need to succeed and grow? If so, then we have the opportunity for you! Start your career as a Material Handler (Forklift and Equipment Operator) for Georgia-Pacific at our Packerland facility.

This facility works a 2-2-3 rotation with swing shifts.

The starting rate for his opportunity is $20/HR with the potential for a higher hourly rate based on experience. A $3.00/hour shift premium will be paid out for all night-shift hours worked (6:30 PM - 6:30 AM). We offer highly competitive starting wages which are determined by experience. Overtime is not forced for this role, but rather voluntary. In addition to a great starting wage, team members also receive a full benefits package, overtime opportunities, two (2) weeks of vacation prorated for the first year, along with the opportunity to work in a progressive, safety-conscious work environment.



External applicants are eligible to receive a retention bonus equal to 15% of the total earnings from the first 90 calendar days of employment. To receive this payment, the applicant must be employed and in good standing at the time of payout.

Our Team

The Green Bay Broadway Mill manufactures and distributes leading commercial and retail brands of paper products (bath tissue, napkins, and towels). Every day, GP employees and products help maintain a strong, stable economy in Northeastern Wisconsin.

We do more than just make paper. Check out this video to see for yourself: Come Inside a GP Paper Mill |Georgia-Pacific - YouTube

What You Will Do

    • Operating mobile equipment with various attachments; clamps, fork, prong, etc., to move material throughout the mill to ensure a smooth flow for production
    • Using a warehouse management system to manage the various jobs that need to be completed each day
    • Performing general housekeeping duties to keep work areas clean and free of safety hazards
    • Conducting minor and preventative maintenance repairs and tasks on fork truck
    • Adhering to strict safety rules and regulations, including wearing safety Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
    • Attend your regular scheduled shift without violations including tardiness which at times will include participating in meetings and training sessions as required.
    • Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours a day, in a loud/noisy, industrial, non-temperature controlled, high-volume environment.
    • We follow SQF standards, so jewelry is not allowed to be worn on the production floor. Anyone in this role must be willing to remove all jewelry during their scheduled shift.

    Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
    • Experience using a computer OR tablet OR smartphone.
    • Speak, read and write English.

    What Will Put You Ahead
    • Forklift experience
    • Experience working a rotating shift
    • Experience using a warehouse management system
    • Experience working with a team

    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.

    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.

    Created: 2024-06-14
    Reference: 158036
    Country: United States
    State: Wisconsin
    City: Green Bay
    ZIP: 54311


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