Lift Truck Operator I 1st Shift

About the Role

Transport raw materials and finished product to and from the Rough Saw/Machining department to ensure uninterrupted product flow.

Responsibilities

• Offload finished product and transport to WIP racks.
• Offload Pressing panels to Rough Saw staging area (two rows, two deep for a total of eight).
• Check for debris (chunks or pieces of bottom board, loose veneer, etc.) on pressed bundles once the top board has been removed.
• Stage all required bundles from the Auto Distressing in the Review Area by 7:00 AM.
• Place packaging materials in appropriate locations.
• Locate material in shop floor system and place on line.
• Empty dumpsters and load baseboards for stacker.
• Help package pallets of wood product for shipment or storage.
• Prepare machining bundles with straps and fiber edge protectors before shipping (scrap does not require protectors).
• Follow specific instructions on each order and achieve set quality standards.
• Keep machines and work area clean and free of dust; dump broken pallets.
• Count and chip all half/full panels in Rough Saw area as needed.
• Pick up bolsters or strapping from the floor and place in designated locations; dispose of broken bolsters in dumpster.
• Keep lift trucks on charger during breaks and when not in use; ensure they are plugged in at end of shift.
• Remove all bundle top cover boards from Rough Saw infeed at end of shift.
• Stack materials only in designated areas, ensuring they are clear of walls and no boards/planks are leaned on fence.
• Ensure all materials processed in a line are issued to that line.
• For styles 0299W and 0300W:
  • Move cart and pallet rack into position on the line when order starts and return to 5S staging location when completed.
  • Inspect ½ bottom boards before setting on the line; remove any remaining planks prior to loading.
• Return empty pressing bottom boards to the Pressing Bottom Board squeezer at the infeed area of pressing.
• Perform other duties as requested by Lead or Supervisor.

Additional Duties

• Act as a team player and participate in committees.
• Cross-train for other jobs on rough saw/machining lines.

Physical Requirements

• Bend, squat, and stoop several times a day.
• Stand for 8–12 hours a day.
• Climb stairs several times throughout the day.
• Assist in lifting up to 75 lbs. several times a day.
• Lift 35–50 lbs. regularly throughout the day.
• Handle the stress of meeting goals and production requirements.
• Pass vision screening.

Requirements

• Basic reading, writing, and math ability.
• Ability to operate a lift truck after training.
• Capability to learn and perform additional operations.
• Capability to be trained on current computer systems and software.
• Complete all OSHA, SAFE, SMS, and plant-specific training.
• Certified Lift Truck Driver.
• Lockout/tagout Training (Authorized or Affected).

Tools, Equipment, & Materials

• Safety Glasses and PPE listed on JHA.

Safety & Security

• Comply with all OSHA, SAFE, and plant-specific safety rules and regulations.
• Refer to the Plant JHA (Job Hazard Analysis) for accident prevention.

Schedule

8-hour non-rotating shift, starting in the AM.