Kiln Forklift Operator

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to become part of team. As the successful candidate, you will be responsible for driving a diesel-powered industrial truck equipped with lifting devices such as forklift to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials. What You Will Do: Separate and re-inject lumber that has fallen from packs of lumber being transported from Green Stackers to the Kilns and from Kilns to the dry lumber yard.Grease kiln trucks.Grease kilns and fan shaft bearings weekly.Breakdown dry lumber on the kiln trucks and stack in the designated areas.Place green lumber stacks on kiln carts with concrete weights and prepare it for entry into the dry kiln.Remove dried lumber from the kiln and place in dry storage area according to length and dimension.Reload kilns as needed with green lumber.Keep Kiln area and Lumber yard in a clean and organized manner.Report any drying defects noticed during day to day tasks, to Supervisor.Report any steam leaks to Supervisor.Assist Supervisor in daily tasks as needed.Assist in maintaining and cleaning of the dry kilns during maintenance periods.Strong commitment to working safelyPerforming daily inspections of lift trucks and completing required formsEnsuring lift truck maintenance and servicing requirements are metLoading and unloading materials in a safe and efficient mannerMaintaining contact with the supervisor(s) and working to resolve any issues as they may they ariseFollowing all regulations, company policies, and procedures Required Skills And Experience You Will Need: Preferred kiln forklift experienceMinimum two years of experienceStrong interpersonal and communication skillsThe desire to learn, grow and succeedIndustrial experience and post-secondary education would be considered an assetStrong commitment to working safelyMust be able to work rotating shiftsMust be at least 18 years old and have a HS Diploma/GED What You Will Do: Must be willing to perform entry level lumberyard duties, housekeeping duties, including use of a shovel, ground keeping, painting, janitorial, etc.Must be willing to stack various lengths of lumberMay be assigned tasked indoors and outdoors, no matter the weather conditionsMonitor lumber movementMove lumber through the process ensuring no lumber cross-upsClear jammed lumber as necessaryAssist others as necessaryPerform quality checksPerform safety observationsFollow all Safe Work ProceduresFollow all Zero Energy State proceduresUtilize downtime or slow time to enhance the appearance and productivity of the departmentPerform all job assignments in an effective and timely manner with minimal supervisionOperate necessary equipment according to proceduresMonitor assigned area and related area visually and via monitor screen.Remove/straighten out cross-ups using pike pole or picaroonInspection of equipmentServicing and minor adjustments to the equipment (when necessary)Preventative maintenanceAssist maintenance with servicing of equipmentCleaning of the equipmentDocumentation and reporting of resultsDaily greasing of necessary equipment and/or related equipment What You Need To Be Successful: High School Diploma or GEDMinimum age of 18 yearsExcellent safety recordFollow all safety criteria and contribute to the safety programFollow all electrical safety standardsWilling to work any shiftGood written and oral communication skillsGood interpersonal skillsExcellent attendance recordDemonstrable mechanical aptitudeBasic maintenance skillsCapability to troubleshoot issues and diagnose problems within the department and/or related equipment.Able to maintain or assist with maintaining the assigned area and/or related equipment.Capability to perform preventative maintenance on your assigned machineAble to climb ladders and work in elevated workplacesCapable of working in tight close spacesAbility to make quality control checks and adjustments at the assigned area and/or other related equipment.Ability to keep the department clean and meet housekeeping standards.Willingness and ability to learn and use some basic computer-related operating skillsWilling to train others within the department and/or related equipmentWilling to cross-train on other equipment What Will Make You Stand Out: Minimum of six (6) months in a manufacturing or industrial environment Outstanding Benefits Package Including: Benefits starting Day 1Competitive starting payOn-the-job trainingA culture that strongly believes in promoting from withinMedical, Dental & Vision401K with company match and additional retirement contributionEmployee Stock Purchase PlanLife InsuranceDisability InsurancePaid vacations and holidays Apply: If you are ready to build your career in a company that thrives on growth, a safe work environment, rewarding work, challenge, and opportunity, come build your career with us at West Fraser: https://www.westfraser.com/careers/current-opportunities We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please apply through our online application process. Be sure to attach your resume to your online profile as resumes will not be accepted at the site. No phone inquiries, please. West Fraser is a diversified wood products company producing lumber, OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, pulp, newsprint, wood chips, and energy with over 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, and Europe. We are the largest lumber producer in North America, a leading global manufacturer of wood-based panels, and the world’s largest producer of oriented strand board (OSB). We are a growing company, believe strongly in promoting from within, and pride ourselves on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug-Free Workplace (DFW)