Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

Konz Wood Products • Appleton, WI

12d

About The Position

Forklift Operator Hours: Monday-Friday from 7:00am-4:30pm Overview: As a forklift operator, you are responsible for supplying material to the nailer machine and removing finished product into storage.

Requirements

• A minimum of 2-5 years of experience on forklift in a fast paced environment
• Able to work well with others and be able to take direction
• Must be able to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations
• On most occasions will lift 50 pounds or less and on a rare occasion must be able to lift, push and pull objects that are 75 pounds or heavier
• Must be able to sit, walk, bend and twist for long periods of time throughout the day

Responsibilities

• Ensure all assigned machine(s) are supplied with lumber, to help eliminate downtime
• Ensure finished goods are staged or stored after completion in order to maintain efficient material flow
• Coordinate finished goods storage with supervisors and co-workers
• Pre-stage materials in the department for easy access and minimal travel time
• Monitor quality of products generated in the department, if the product does not meet quality standards, notify the lead or supervisor
• Operate forklift at, or under, posted speed limits at all times and in a safe manner
• Follow safety procudures such as PPE, forklift safety procedure, housekeeping, and more
• Wear safety glasses and gloves whenever operating a forklift or changing out LP tanks
• Perform daily pre-inspection on forklift before use

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed