Industrial Forklift

About the role

Weyerhaeuser Company is currently accepting applications for an Industrial Forklift Operator position at our Lumber facility in Grifton, NC. Weyerhaeuser offers stable employment, excellent pay and benefits, and a chance to grow a career. We are seeking individuals who are committed to safety, have a positive attitude, excellent work ethic, and a desire to work in a manufacturing facility.

Key Functions

• Operate large forklift to move pack of green lumber from the sawmill, correctly stack the lumber on kiln carts for drying, breakdown carts of dried lumber and place packs of dried lumber onto the track system to feed the lumber to the planer mill.
• Operate and maintain CDK kilns (troubleshooting, ID parts, instrument calibration, maintenance, and PMs) to ensure quality dried lumber, including cleaning of the kilns and maintaining housekeeping standards in the area.
• Manage lumber rotation (green and dry) and follow QC guidelines (track/file control charts, audits, etc.) for drying lumber.
• Input requisitions into SAP
• Set-up and tear down kiln cars
• Band lumber at green stacker
• Keep the kiln area, green and rough dry lumber yards clean

Operations, Manufacturing & Construction

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year of experience operating a large forklift.
• Able to work safely and follow all company policies and procedures.
• Previous experience drying lumber preferred.

Qualifications

• Able to work in extreme temperatures, in dusty and noisy conditions, while wearing safety equipment.
• Must be able to meet the essential job function of this position, including but not limited to lift 2-20 pounds regularly, lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, climb steps and ladders, work from height, and work in tight spaces.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retail: Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your eligible pay (unless you are enrolled in the defined benefit pension plan).

Pay

• $20.97 per hour

Schedule

• Full-time