Forklift Operator

West Fraser•Opelika, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Forklift Operator Opelika, AL Our employees operate in a culture that values safety first and rewards hard work. We recognize and support our team culture and focus on growing our team by promoting from within – many of our employees have built their careers with us. What you will do: Safely operate Forklift. Stack and unstack lumber on kiln carts. Unload the green stacker at a production level and stack lumber on the yard in accordance with the stacking policy. Pick up all loose boards from yard and kiln and stacker area, separate usable boards from unusable, place usable boards on rough dry units with same dimension and take to planer shed. Take warped, broken, bowed boards to the hog. Keep the kiln areas clean (around kilns, rough green & rough dry storage areas), grease kiln carts, perform or assist with various maintenance duties. Help with burners, other duties requested by supervisor or kiln operator. Keep work area clean Keep kiln areas and lumber yard in a clean and organized manner Perform pre-shift daily Forklift checks Re-fuel forklift Drive safely Verify all safety interlocks are working properly Follow all established safety procedures Follow established lockout procedures and task specific sequences

Requirements

Must be able to work rotating shift
High School Diploma or GED
Minimum of six (6) months in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred
Prior industrial forklift experience
Ability to drive a 35,000-pound Forklift
Must be able to distinguish size, widths, and lengths of lumber
Ability to work outdoors in all temperatures in loud, high-volume environments performing physical tasks throughout the shift
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position which includes walking, standing, sitting, climbing stairs, bending and lifting up to 50 pounds
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
Ability to work day or night shifts, holidays and weekends
Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check, drug screen test and physical

Responsibilities

Safely operate Forklift
Stack and unstack lumber on kiln carts
Unload the green stacker at a production level and stack lumber on the yard in accordance with the stacking policy
Pick up all loose boards from yard and kiln and stacker area, separate usable boards from unusable, place usable boards on rough dry units with same dimension and take to planer shed
Take warped, broken, bowed boards to the hog
Keep the kiln areas clean (around kilns, rough green & rough dry storage areas), grease kiln carts, perform or assist with various maintenance duties
Help with burners, other duties requested by supervisor or kiln operator
Keep work area clean Keep kiln areas and lumber yard in a clean and organized manner
Perform pre-shift daily Forklift checks
Re-fuel forklift
Drive safely
Verify all safety interlocks are working properly
Follow all established safety procedures
Follow established lockout procedures and task specific sequences