Kiln Forklift Operator

West Fraser•Joyce, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to become part of team. As the successful candidate, you will be responsible for driving a diesel-powered industrial truck equipped with lifting devices such as forklift to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials.

Requirements

Minimum two years of experience
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
The desire to learn, grow and succeed
Strong commitment to working safely
Must be able to work rotating shifts
Must be at least 18 years old and have a HS Diploma/GED
High School Diploma or GED
Minimum age of 18 years
Excellent safety record
Follow all safety criteria and contribute to the safety program
Follow all electrical safety standards
Willing to work any shift
Good written and oral communication skills
Good interpersonal skills
Excellent attendance record
Demonstrable mechanical aptitude
Basic maintenance skills
Capability to troubleshoot issues and diagnose problems within the department and/or related equipment.
Able to maintain or assist with maintaining the assigned area and/or related equipment.
Capability to perform preventative maintenance on your assigned machine
Able to climb ladders and work in elevated workplaces
Capable of working in tight close spaces
Ability to make quality control checks and adjustments at the assigned area and/or other related equipment.
Ability to keep the department clean and meet housekeeping standards.
Willingness and ability to learn and use some basic computer-related operating skills
Willing to train others within the department and/or related equipment
Willing to cross-train on other equipment

Nice To Haves

Preferred kiln forklift experience
Industrial experience and post-secondary education would be considered an asset
Outstanding benefits package including: Benefits starting Day 1
Competitive starting pay
On-the-job training
A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
Medical, Dental & Vision
401K with company match and additional retirement contribution
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid vacations and holidays

Responsibilities

Separate and re-inject lumber that has fallen from packs of lumber being transported from Green Stackers to the Kilns and from Kilns to the dry lumber yard.
Grease kiln trucks.
Grease kilns and fan shaft bearings weekly.
Breakdown dry lumber on the kiln trucks and stack in the designated areas.
Place green lumber stacks on kiln carts with concrete weights and prepare it for entry into the dry kiln.
Remove dried lumber from the kiln and place in dry storage area according to length and dimension.
Reload kilns as needed with green lumber.
Keep Kiln area and Lumber yard in a clean and organized manner.
Report any drying defects noticed during day to day tasks, to Supervisor.
Report any steam leaks to Supervisor.
Assist Supervisor in daily tasks as needed.
Assist in maintaining and cleaning of the dry kilns during maintenance periods.
Performing daily inspections of lift trucks and completing required forms
Ensuring lift truck maintenance and servicing requirements are met
Loading and unloading materials in a safe and efficient manner
Maintaining contact with the supervisor(s) and working to resolve any issues as they may they arise
Following all regulations, company policies, and procedures
Must be willing to perform entry level lumberyard duties, housekeeping duties, including use of a shovel, ground keeping, painting, janitorial, etc.
Must be willing to stack various lengths of lumber
May be assigned tasked indoors and outdoors, no matter the weather conditions
Monitor lumber movement
Move lumber through the process ensuring no lumber cross-ups
Clear jammed lumber as necessary
Assist others as necessary
Perform quality checks
Perform safety observations
Follow all Safe Work Procedures
Follow all Zero Energy State procedures
Utilize downtime or slow time to enhance the appearance and productivity of the department
Perform all job assignments in an effective and timely manner with minimal supervision
Operate necessary equipment according to procedures
Monitor assigned area and related area visually and via monitor screen.
Remove/straighten out cross-ups using pike pole or picaroon
Inspection of equipment
Servicing and minor adjustments to the equipment (when necessary)
Preventative maintenance
Assist maintenance with servicing of equipment
Cleaning of the equipment
Documentation and reporting of results
Daily greasing of necessary equipment and/or related equipment