General Laborer

Georgia Pacific Recycling is seeking a General Laborers for 1st shift and 2nd shift at our facility in Elizabeth, NJ. Georgia Pacific Recycling, a subsidiary of Georgia -Pacific, is one of the largest pure traders of recycled fiber in the world, trading more than 100 thousand tons per week. We develop markets for our supplier's recovered materials and provide a reliable source of quality feedstock to our global customer base. To learn more about our Georgia Pacific Recycling division, visit

• Starting pay: $16/hr
• 1st shift- 7:00AM - 3:00PM
• 2nd shift- 3:00PM - 11:00pm
• This role will occasionally work overtime, including Saturdays & Sundays

A Day in The Life Typically Includes:

• Unload trailers of plastics bags manually by hand and place in gaylords
• Remove boxes with recyclables and sort into gaylords manually by hand
• Sweep (with push broom) plant floor and inside of trailers throughout the shift
• Close and open trailer doors which requires bending and reaching and some use of force
• Transport gaylords of material by hand on wheeled cart (pushing/pulling) up to approximately 200 lbs.

What You Will Need: Basic Qualifications:

• Experience in an industrial, warehouse, manufacturing, or military environment.

What Will Put You Ahead? Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 6 months of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Other Considerations:

• Perform such tasks as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, and/or pulling up to 8 hours a day
• Lift/ pull up to 50 lbs.
• Maintain Strict adherence to safety rules and regulations
• Wear necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (i.e. hard hat, safety glasses, face shield, chemical suit, respirator, ear plugs, hearing protection, steel-toe boots or safety shoes, and other PPE required by specific jobs)
• Work in a hot, humid, cold, and noisy industrial environment

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 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. 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: