Forklift Operator
Stella-Jones•Carseland, AB
•Onsite
About The Position
The Forklift Operator is responsible for shipping, receiving and general forklift work within the lumber mill. Duties include lumber packaging and wrapping as required. May include afternoon shift as required.
Requirements
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- Proficiency in English, spoken and written
- 1 year of related experience.
- Ability to lift lumber, twisting and turning, bending and standing for extended period
- Job task planning and organizing
- Attention to detail
- Safe forklift operation
- Ability to perform the tasks without causing damage to product or equipment
- Basic Math Skills
Nice To Haves
- Lumber yard experience is an asset
Responsibilities
- Checks loading documents before and after loading.
- Moves, Loads and unloads material around the mill.
- Forklift operation for lumber packaging or wrapping.
- Makes effective stock rotation.
- Lumber wrapping and inspection as required.
- Lumber packaging as required.
- Lumber tagging banding.
- Hands pile special orders.
- General clean-up.
- Inventory counting.
- Documents and reports mechanical operation and maintenance requirements of equipment.
- Safe and responsible operation of company equipment.
- Performs the work safely according to applicable codes, standards and to Stella-Jones. health and safety program.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Extended health and dental coverage
- Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D)
- Short-Term and Long-Term disability coverage
- Retirement program (RRSP) with generous Company match
- Company Share Purchase Program with Company contribution match
- Career advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
