Forklift Operator (Chilco)

POSITION SUMMARY

Idaho Forest Group is currently seeking a Forklift Operator to join our team. Operating forklift in the warehouse and production areas of the plant. Responsible for moving units of lumber.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Comprehend and perform all duties in accordance with safety rules and regulations and Job Safety Analysis’.

Comply with all company rules and regulations

Ability to operate forklift in a safe and efficient manner

Loading and unloading of dry kilns

Communicate with Stacker Operator and Packager regarding lumber production flow

Confirm that inventory is tagged and stacked correctly

Insure that lumber is stacked correctly

Keep work area clean at all times

Conduct required pre-operating checks on equipment prior to use

Consistently keep a production level work pace

Perform a quality checklist on stacked lumber for every shift

Other duties as needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

HS Diploma or GED

Skills:

Prior industrial forklift experience (25,000 lb. or more)

Ability to use and read precision measurement devices

Ability to pass a drug and alcohol test, post-offer pre-employment physical, and background check.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Valid driver’s license

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to sit and/or stand for shift, reach with hands and arms, stoop, squat, bend at the waist, kneel, walk varying distance, and climb stairs.

Bend at waist – occasional

Twist upper body – occasional

Stoop - occasional

Repetitive use of hands – frequent for clerical duties

Stand/walk – frequent

Sit – occasional

Vision – near and far correctable; depth perception

Hearing – preferred for awareness of surrounding machinery, mobile equipment, emergencies

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Must be able to tolerate all weather elements, loud conditions, airborne particles (sawdust).

Idaho Forest Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, family medical history, or any other status protected by law.