Forklift Operator

West Fraser•Maplesville, AL

12h•Onsite

About The Position

West Fraser Maplesville, Alabama is looking to bring on a full-time, safety-focused, energized Forklift Operator for our Kiln Department. What you will do: Demonstrate the ability to operate kilns in a safe manner, following all safety procedures and rules including general safety rules, SWP’s, ZES, Hazard Communication, and all other rules. Demonstrate the ability to be a team player by: Participating in team meetings, contributing by asking questions, and listening to what is being said, being constructive and tactful with all team members, treating everyone with respect, utilizing downtime or slow time to enhance the appearance and/or productivity of the work area Must maintain all kiln drying records Demonstrate ability to load and unload kilns using a forklift Must assist and coordinate in the greasing of kiln motors and cars Must check kiln fans for rotation Learn and demonstrate the ability to operate computer systems at kilns Must make adjustments on drying schedules as needed Must perform daily moisture checks Must demonstrate ability and willingness to assist electrical/mechanical personnel with any work in the kiln area Must document problems and communicate with maintenance personnel daily Demonstrate initiative and innovation by developing new ideas and initiating action and showing a willingness to deviate from traditional approaches Must be able to fire boiler in a safe manner Must become knowledgeable of boiler controls and purpose of each Learn and demonstrate emergency operating and shutdown procedures Must be able to perform Basic Care Must have the ability to learn all equipment and be able to perform these duties All other duties as assigned Must be able to perform the following key phases of Basic Care routes: Basic Care is the inspection, cleaning, and adjustment of process equipment by operating personnel on a frequent basis to ensure proper equipment operation and early detection before they become equipment failures. Basic Care is an essential component in our effort to improve overall process reliability by engaging operating production employees in a systematic approach to find equipment defects before the defects can cause a failure. Making repairs to equipment, prior to failure, results in improved process availability and reduced repair cost. Basic Care along with Reliability principles will be used to reduce process failure of the equipment. Inspection of equipment Servicing and minor adjustments to the equipment (when necessary) Cleaning of the equipment Documentation and reporting of results

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Ability to work in a hot, cold, dusty, and noisy industrial environment
Ability to bend, twist, lift, climb, stand throughout the duration of the shift
Ability to work rotating shifts, holidays, and weekends
Demonstrated commitment to safety
Minimum of six (6) months in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred

Responsibilities

Operate kilns in a safe manner, following all safety procedures and rules including general safety rules, SWP’s, ZES, Hazard Communication, and all other rules.
Participate in team meetings, contributing by asking questions, and listening to what is being said, being constructive and tactful with all team members, treating everyone with respect, utilizing downtime or slow time to enhance the appearance and/or productivity of the work area
Maintain all kiln drying records
Load and unload kilns using a forklift
Assist and coordinate in the greasing of kiln motors and cars
Check kiln fans for rotation
Operate computer systems at kilns
Make adjustments on drying schedules as needed
Perform daily moisture checks
Assist electrical/mechanical personnel with any work in the kiln area
Document problems and communicate with maintenance personnel daily
Develop new ideas and initiating action and showing a willingness to deviate from traditional approaches
Fire boiler in a safe manner
Become knowledgeable of boiler controls and purpose of each
Learn and demonstrate emergency operating and shutdown procedures
Perform Basic Care
Learn all equipment and be able to perform these duties
Perform the following key phases of Basic Care routes: Basic Care is the inspection, cleaning, and adjustment of process equipment by operating personnel on a frequent basis to ensure proper equipment operation and early detection before they become equipment failures.
Inspection of equipment
Servicing and minor adjustments to the equipment (when necessary)
Cleaning of the equipment
Documentation and reporting of results
All other duties as assigned