Shipping Forklift Operator

Join our team and take on a challenging and rewarding role operating a diesel-powered industrial truck with lifting devices such as a forklift to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials.

Schedule

40 hours per week | Monday - Friday with occasional Saturdays | Rotating shift (2 weeks of days - 2 weeks of nights).

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a lift to keep lumber moved to and from work areas at all times.
• Communicate with your Supervisor and maintenance personnel to keep advised of equipment, flow production, or quality issues.
• Fill out daily PM checklist and keep forklift clean.
• Maintain accurate rough shed inventory.
• Maintain clean workstations and demonstrate good housekeeping behaviors.
• Keep staging area clean and pile bottoms straight.
• Operate equipment to maintain full production pace, quality, safety, and uptime.
• Demonstrate team player skills in working with co-workers and Supervisors.
• Have good performance, safety, and attendance records.
• Demonstrate ability to work safely with and properly care for tools and equipment.
• Perform entry-level lumberyard duties, housekeeping duties, including use of a shovel, ground keeping, painting, janitorial, etc.
• Stack various lengths of lumber.
• Work indoors and outdoors, regardless of weather conditions.
• Monitor lumber movement and ensure no lumber cross-ups.
• Clear jammed lumber as necessary.
• Assist others as needed.
• Perform quality checks and safety observations.
• Follow all Safe Work Procedures and Zero Energy State procedures.
• Utilize downtime or slow time to enhance the appearance and productivity of the department.
• Perform all job assignments in an effective and timely manner with minimal supervision.
• Operate necessary equipment according to procedures.
• Monitor assigned area and related areas visually and via monitor screen.
• Remove or straighten out cross-ups using pike pole or picaroon.
• Inspect equipment and perform servicing and minor adjustments when necessary.
• Assist maintenance with servicing of equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance and daily greasing of necessary equipment.
• Document and report results.
• Willingness to work overtime, odd hours, weekends, holidays, and other shifts as required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum age of 18 years.
• Some mechanical knowledge to identify issues with equipment.
• Ability to add, subtract, and perform general math.
• Completed or able to complete forklift operation training.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to identify and communicate potential problems and work toward solutions.
• Physically capable of performing job duties.
• Knowledge of general lockout procedures and safe behaviors.
• Willingness to perform other duties or positions as requested by supervisor.

Skills

• Excellent safety record and adherence to all safety criteria.
• Follow all electrical safety standards.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Excellent attendance record.
• Demonstrable mechanical aptitude.
• Basic maintenance skills.
• Capability to troubleshoot issues and diagnose problems within the department or related equipment.
• Able to maintain or assist with maintaining assigned areas and related equipment.
• Capability to perform preventative maintenance on assigned machines.
• Able to climb ladders and work in elevated workplaces.
• Capable of working in tight or confined spaces.
• Ability to make quality control checks and adjustments at assigned areas or related equipment.
• Ability to keep the department clean and meet housekeeping standards.
• Willingness and ability to learn basic computer-related operating skills.
• Willing to train others within the department or related equipment.
• Willing to cross-train on other equipment.

What Will Make You Stand Out

• Minimum of six (6) months in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Benefits

• Benefits starting Day 1.
• Competitive starting pay.
• On-the-job training.
• A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• 401K with company match and additional retirement contribution.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Life Insurance.
• Disability Insurance.
• Paid vacations and holidays.