Forklift Operator

West Fraser•Riegelwood, NC

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Forklift operators load packs onto the infeed lines to the two planer machines and unload kilns. Operators must also remove the cross-outs when loading the infeed lines and occasionally adjust runners and cross-outs when unloading the kilns. Under normal circumstances, there are two forklift operators during day shift and only one on night shift. Cross-outs are wood separators placed between packs to increase the flow of steam during kiln-drying. Cross-outs weigh an average of 15 lbs when dry and 30 lbs when green. Packs are usually stacked 5 packs high and the top pack does not have cross-outs. An average of 100 packs per day are loaded onto the infeed lines. With two operators, this averages to about 40 times per day that a single forklift operator must exit their lift to remove cross-outs. This is not including the incidental times that an operator must exit the lift to adjust cross-outs or runners during unloading of kilns or when they go on breaks. When 8-, 10-, & 12- ft length lumber, the operator does not exit the lift as much due to the longer run time need for these lengths.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Ability to work in hot, cold, dusty and noisy industrial environment
Ability to bend, twist, lift, climb, stand throughout the duration of the shift
Ability to perform all tasks in accordance with West Fraser safety policies and procedures
Recognize and support our team culture, communicating effectively with all team members
Successful completion of a pre-employment background check, drug screen test and physical

Nice To Haves

Be willing to work Thursdays, Fridays and some Saturdays
Must be willing to perform all job assignments in an effective and timely manner with minimal supervision
Ability to work rotating shifts, holidays and weekends
Minimum of six (6) months in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred