Forklift Operator

Description

Reports to: Logistics Manager

Hours: Full time 2nd Shift

Position Purpose: Responsible for maintaining the yard, building loads for delivery, and loading material.  Maintain the organization and appearance of manufactured inventory in the yard. 

Requirements

Core Value Expectations

· Actively pursue high character, high trust, and high performance personally, corporately, and in all aspects of the position

· Provide distinctive quality and unparalleled customer service both internally and externally

· Demonstrate and promote integrity, respect, and teamwork

· Invite others to help you grow through living authentically with nothing to prove, lose or hide

Primary Role Expectations

· Production Support: Supply saws with  the lumber required for scheduled production jobs to keep production running efficiently.

· Scrap Removal: Empty scrap carts and bins throughout the shop as needed to prevent interruptions to production.

· Lumber Put-Away: Put away incoming lumber and any material left over from first shift, ensuring lumber is properly stored and protected from the weather.

· Lumber Organization: Maintain organized lumber sheds, ensuring material is stored in its correct designated location.

· Picking Rack Replenishment: Restock lumber picking racks as needed to maintain adequate material availability for production.

· Material Staging: Pick and stage lumber for upcoming production jobs as needed.

· General Housekeeping: Maintain clean, safe, and accessible lumber storage and material handling areas.

· Additional Duties: Assist with other forklift and material handling responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications: 

· Reliable, punctual

· Ability to operate a forklift

· Knowledge of dimensional lumber

· Strong ability to work effectively with diverse individuals from management to floor employees

· Strong communication skills, reasoning, and mathematical skills

· High school diploma or equivalent 

Physical Requirements: 

· Outdoor loading/manufacturing environment – constant walking, sitting, standing, bending, talking, hearing, seeing and using hands to operate tools

· Ability to move or lift up to 100 lbs.