Forklift Operator

We are looking for career focused individuals who are willing to work hard and want to make a difference.

Summary: Drives industrial forklift truck to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

Must have previous forklift experience.

Unloads and stacks material on and off a commercial flatbed trailer using an industrial forklift.

Operate a scan gun used to track inventory movements.

Keeps material stacked evenly, safely and in an organized manner.

Be able to identify all different sizes and treatments of lumber that is manufactured at the plant.

Responds promptly to customer and plant needs through the safe and efficient loading and unloading of trucks.

Is consistently at work and on time. Uses time efficiently.

Maintains organization of product in all warehouses.

Assists in picking up lumber and other materials due to spills.

Assists in housekeeping and clean-up activities as needed.

Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.

Able to read and interpret written information; Able to effectively communicate with supervisor, and other employees as needed within the scope of the job.

Contributes to building a positive team spirit.

Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.

Qualifications:

The individual must have the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Be able to communicate effectively. Have clear command of the English language.

Be able to follow instructions and respond to management direction.

The employee is required get on and off lift and restack lumber.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Be flexible and able to work overtime as needed. In season 2-12 hr. shifts and every 3rd Saturday mandatory.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

High School diploma or GED required.

Lumber experience a plus!

Other duties may be assigned as required.