Forklift Operator - Shipping

Interfor Corp.•Swainsboro, GA

37d•$22•Onsite

About The Position

Interfor is seeking energetic and enthusiastic team players to join our team as a Forklift Operator - Shipping in Swainsboro, Georgia. Starting rate for this position is $21.97 per hour with the potential to grow based on skill level and experience.

Requirements

High School education or GED equivalent preferred but not required.
Forklift certified or the ability to be certified within a reasonable amount of time and usually within one training course.
Must be able to communicate effectively.
Must be able to respond in emergency situations and go through the proper emergency procedures.
Physical Requirements: Walking, Standing and Sitting, Stairs, Bending and Lifting (Up to 50 lbs.).

Responsibilities

Operate forklift in a safe manner in accordance with all Interfor and OSHA standards and guidelines.
Unload dry kilns and store lumber in the proper area.
Load green lumber on the tracks ready to be pushed in kiln for drying immediately to avoid any kiln downtime.
Push in and pull out charges into kilns making sure no damage is sustained to kiln. Make sure all baffles and doors are secure and out of the way.
Load weights and/or rebar on top pack before the packs are loaded on CDK and/or batch kiln trams.
Exam each pack of stack of lumber once you load it on the CDK and/or batch kiln tram to ensure no lumber is hanging off packs that could cause damage to CDK and/or batch kiln.
Assist in loading lumber trucks hauling wood off site from lumber deck or yard and unloading from stacker or truck to designated areas or storage in a safe and efficient manner.
All loose boards are picked up and properly placed on the packs on the green and dry yard.
When a pack is not the correct size for the tram use a 4X4 or an appropriate sized cross out under stick that is not at tram bolster.
Store all green lumber in the proper area making sure all units and stacks are stable and not at risk of turning over.
Rotate green lumber to prevent stain and to ensure drying uniformity.
Be able to judge and calculate the available items to be dried and coordinate setup to the kilns in a timely manner.
Make sure problems with spills, etc. that may occur are corrected and cleaned up before leaving the shift.
Perform daily pre-shift forklift inspections.
Clean forklifts routinely using the pressure washer.
Assist in changing tires or performing any preventative maintenance tasks as specified.
Adhere to all safety policies and perform tasks in a safe and responsible manner to ones person and no damage to mill property occurs in anyway.
Observe all procedures specified in the job safety analysis to prevent any injuries.
Perform any duties required as specified by the direct supervisor or any other mill supervision.