Forklift Operator
About The Position
The Wood Treater is responsible for efficiently and accurately operating the treating cylinders and other equipment to chemically treat wood products. This role requires ensuring the treating plant area is well maintained and equipment is in good working order, reporting any safety or maintenance issues to Management in a timely manner, and adhering to all work safety rules and regulations. The position involves completing Treating Charges based on pre-determined guidelines, confirming charges are properly tallied and recorded both on paper data sheets and computer systems, and accurately tagging and completing charge sheets. A key responsibility is using a forklift to load and unload infeed and outfeed to the staging area, ensuring accuracy of all tallies and loads through quality control checks, and inspecting all loads for damage.
Requirements
- Forklift certification required (will recertify if needed)
- Good knowledge of optimum loading and staging practices
- Attention to detail when preparing documentation
- Must have own steel-toed rubber boots
- Capable to lift up to 50 pounds regularly during a shift
- Ability to stand and walk around the plant for the majority of a shift
- Basic math skills – a numerical assessment is required to be taken by all potential candidates
- Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada without sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- High school graduation is preferred
Responsibilities
- Ensure treating plant area is well maintained and equipment is in good working order
- Report any safety or maintenance issues to Management in a timely manner
- Adhere to all work safety rules and regulations
- Complete Treating Charges based on pre-determined guidelines
- Confirm Charges are properly tallied and recorded both on paper data sheets and computer systems
- Accurately tag and complete charge sheets
- Using a Forklift to load and unload infeed and outfeed to the staging area
- Ensure accuracy of all tallies and all loads by performing quality control checks
- Inspect all loads for damage
Benefits
- Health benefits
- Overtime may be available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
