Forklift Operator

Weyerhaeuser•Holden, LA

40d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

The Weyerhaeuser Lumber Mill in Holden, LA has an immediate opening for an experienced Forklift Operator. It is an exciting time at our Weyerhaeuser Holden Lumber Mill. Our mill produces high-quality Southern Yellow Pine lumber used for residential construction throughout the Southern and Eastern USA. We have a reputation for manufacturing excellence and continuous improvement The Forklift Operator hourly rate of pay is $20.11 per hour. We also offer a very competitive benefits package, 401K plan, vacation and holidays. This role also offers a $1,000 hiring bonus! About Wood Products: Weyerhaeuser Wood Products is leading the world's softwood lumber market with innovative products, systems, and services for use in a variety of residential, commercial, and industrial applications worldwide. We're looking for seasoned maintenance professionals who can contribute, grow, think, and create. We thrive in a culture that embraces diversity and rewards imagination. Our associates are the real reason we've been in business for over 100 years. About Weyerhaeuser: We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference. We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us. Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values, and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
1-2 years of prior forklift experience
Demonstrated commitment to safe work behaviors and practices, as well as all company policies and procedures
Able to perform all essential job functions of an industrial environment, including lifting 2-20 pounds regularly, lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally, climbing steps/ladders, working from heights, standing or walking for 2-3 hours at a time for 10 hours or more, working in extreme temperatures, dust, and noise while wearing all safety equipment
Flexible with schedule and able to work any shift, weekends, overtime, and holidays as needed

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in an industrial environment preferred
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Basic math computer skills

Responsibilities

Safely operates the forklift to move lumber
Services the forklift as needed
Conducts and documents pre-shift inspections on forklift before use
Total commitment to working safely and following all company/site rules and regulations
Responsible for housekeeping in assigned area
Responsible for safe operation of equipment in assigned area
Feeding or placing items onto equipment for processing or removing items after processing
Interpreting work instructions and successfully completing tasks as delegated
Safe start up and shut down of equipment in assigned area of responsibility