Forklift Operator

Kennebec Lumber Co•Grantham, NH

About The Position

The Forklift Operator works to ensure that actions reflect the company culture and that work meets or exceeds company standards and values, following direction from the Manager. The position supports the development and execution of Kennebec Lumber Company's safety mission and ensures efficient lumber shipping and organization of yard inventory. The role includes loading and unloading trucks, coordinating with the dispatcher about daily shipping activity, assisting with lumber tags and shipping paperwork, and stacking and sorting lumber according to specified yard procedures. The operator is also responsible for daily lift cleaning and inspection, keeping the yard organized and clear of debris, following safety requirements, and completing other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Wear a hard hat in all areas of the yard.
Wear fluorescent vests for all yard activity.
Wear eye protection and hearing protection.
Wear steel- or safety-toed footwear in all areas.
Use hearing protection near running equipment, except inside the cab of outside machine forklifts.
Maintain pedestrian awareness at all times in the area.
Follow Kennebec Lumber Company employee handbook policies and procedures.
Use radio communication and acknowledge communications.
Act professionally and answer calls in a timely manner.
Maintain good organizational skills.
Participate in department housekeeping and keep the work area clean.

Responsibilities

Load and unload trucks accurately.
Communicate with the dispatcher and know the daily shipping activity.
Assist with printing tags and tagging lumber.
Scan outgoing lumber tags with a handheld device to produce shipping paperwork.
Stack and sort full rows using maximum height capacity.
Stack lumber 3–4 packs high on the hot top.
Use two full packs as bases; do not stack on partial packs.
Stack all species and sizes together, and keep all lumber 6 feet away from buildings.
Keep the yard free of loose blocking and keep blocking picked up in racks.
Clear strapping and other debris from the yard.
Clean and inspect the lift daily.
Report near misses and unsafe acts.
Maintain pedestrian awareness and follow radio communication and acknowledgment procedures.
Follow Kennebec Lumber Company employee handbook policies and procedures.
Answer calls in a timely manner and act professionally.
Pick up after oneself and participate in the department housekeeping program.
Complete additional training as required.
Perform other related duties as assigned.