Shipping Forklift Operator

The Experience You Will Bring (Basic Qualifications):

• At least six (6) months experience operating a forklift
  
  

What Will Put You Ahead (Preferred Qualifications):

• At least one (1) year experience operating a forklift in a shipping environment
• Experience in a wood products manufacturing environment
  
  

Other Considerations:

• Work at elevated heights and in close cab quarters
• Basic math skills to figure customer load placement based on inventory
• Work rotating shifts, holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed
• Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to 12 hours a day
• Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations including wearing safety equipment
• Work in hot, humid, cold, and noisy industrial environment
  
  

This position is responsible for preloading flatbed trucks with inventory through our shipping department. A strong commitment to safety standards and knowledge of forklift operations are critical for success in this role. This position ensure that customer orders are met by loading the right product correctly.

What You Will Do In Your Role

• Operate equipment to defined standards and product specification targets
• Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures
• Work collaboratively with other team members
• Conduct required quality checks on products to ensure customer satisfaction
• Complete appropriate reporting at the end of each day