BCP - Forklift Operator

PABCO Building Products•REDMOND, OR

3d•$21 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Basalite Building Products, LLC is hiring a Forklift Operator to support yard operations, including loading and unloading products in the production area. Under the supervision of the Office Manager, the role supports and demonstrates the company’s values of Integrity, Safety, Respect, Customer Focus, Quality, Innovation, and Financial Success. Other related duties may be assigned. The position involves loading products onto customer vehicles and trailers, guiding drivers and customers, moving and staging materials, preparing products for transport or storage, weighing loads, maintaining yard inventory, and keeping work areas clean and safe. The operator also conducts daily forklift pre-inspections, reports damage or equipment issues, participates in safety meetings, and follows company and regulatory safety requirements. Regular attendance is required. This is a regular, full-time position with an hourly salary range of $21.00–$23.00, depending on experience and qualifications. The work takes place in a plant and outdoor environment with noise, moving machinery, dust, dirt, and extreme temperatures. Appropriate personal protective equipment is required. Employment is contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment drug screening; a physical and background check are also listed for selected candidates.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of truck-loading experience.
On-the-job training experience to perform the duties and become forklift certified by Basalite.
Good communication skills and the ability to listen and follow directions.
Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
Working knowledge of plant operating and inventory systems.
Ability to operate a forklift and load and unload trucks, trailers, and other vehicles, including ramps, efficiently, quickly, and safely in all kinds of weather.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent lifting of 25–75 pounds and occasional lifting of 75–100 pounds.
Regular attendance.

Responsibilities

Load products onto customer vehicles and trailers according to management instructions or sales orders.
Professionally instruct or guide truck drivers and customers when necessary.
Unload, stage, and transport materials to their proper storage locations throughout the facility.
Sort, pack, stack, and wrap products for transport or storage as required.
Weigh materials when necessary to ensure loads meet safe and legal standards.
Monitor and maintain yard inventory in an orderly and safe manner.
Participate in inventory counts, including two Saturdays per year.
Maintain work areas according to company cleanliness and safety specifications.
Perform assigned cleanup work throughout the plant.
Conduct daily routine forklift pre-inspections and report problems or potential repair issues to the Yard Superintendent.
Immediately report damage to products, customer transport, or forklifts to management.
Attend safety meetings and follow company and regulatory safety rules.
Report hazardous conditions to the Plant Superintendent and/or Plant EHS Coordinator and ensure they are corrected.
Maintain regular attendance.