Forklift Operator - 1st Shift
Company: Green Bay Packaging - Great Lakes Division
Location: West Bend
Posted on: January 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Position Overview Operate powered industrial trucks to load and
unload materials and deliveries and move them to and from storage
areas, machines and loading docks, into trucks or storage
facilities. Responsibilities Obtains copy of production schedule or
shipping order and transports material or equipment to and from
designated areas in the facility. Provide raw or WHIP stock to
production machines per the production schedule. Loading and
unloading goods from vehicles. Moving goods packed on pallets or
slip sheets around the storage facility. Stacking goods in the
correct storage bays, following inventory control instructions.
Checking loads are secure. Stacking empty pallets. Performing daily
equipment checks on the Forklifts, per OSHA guidelines. Removing
machine attachments and waste material from machines. Examining
products to verify conformance to quality standards. Dumping
materials into machine hoppers. Any other job duties that may be
assigned. Qualifications High School diploma or equivalent. Good
math, language and reading skills; basic computer skills may be
required. High degree of attention required to prevent injury to
others; promote a safe work environment. Follow instructions for
operating equipment and keeping records. Execute assignments in an
accurate, timely and safe manner. Maintain a clean & safe
environment. May be required to use an RF scanner gun. Clean
driving record and a valid state motor vehicle operator’s license
may be required. Forklift certification per OSHA standards. Class A
license preferred, but not required. Compensation & Benefits In
addition to a competitive wage, the selected candidate will enjoy a
comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision,
prescription drug, wellness programs, STD, LTD, life insurance,
company matching 401(k) and pension. Green Bay Packaging benefits
may vary by position or division. Company Overview Started in 1933,
Green Bay Packaging Inc. is a family owned, vertically integrated
company consisting of corrugated container plants, a folding carton
facility, recycled and virgin containerboard mills,
pressure-sensitive label roll stock plants, timberlands, a paper
slitting operation, and a sawmill facility. Headquartered in Green
Bay, Wis., Green Bay Packaging Inc. employs over 4,600 team members
and operates 40 facilities in 16 states, each with a dedication to
innovative development of its products and forestry resources, with
a focus on safety, sustainability, quality, and continuous
improvement. For more information about Green Bay Packaging Inc.,
visit gbp.com. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required
to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal
employment laws. For further information, please review the Know
Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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