Operator-Forklift

Rex Lumber, LLC.•Dothan, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are excited about your interest in a lumber manufacturing career. Rex Lumber is committed to providing its team members with an exceptional company culture and employment experience. If you want a career, not a job, and you want to experience big company benefits with an intimate company feel, come join the Rex Lumber team! You have an opportunity to join a fantastic team and be our newest contributor.

Requirements

Possess adequate fitness and stamina in order to conduct strenuous and physically demanding tasks.
Understand and follow oral or written instructions issued by supervisors.
Able to clearly explain problems or give instructions to others involved in keeping operations running smoothly.
Able to perform the job with limited supervision.
Understand basic machine components and operation, including working around moving mechanical parts and vibrations.
Arrive on time and stay on task in order to contribute to better output and reaching production goals.
Able to work well in an industrial environment, and as part of a team.
Follow all area/machine center specific safety regulations.
Wear all required personal protective equipment, i.e., hardhat, safety glasses, hearing protection, and reflective wear.
Do not enter restricted areas.
Report immediately to your supervisor or any available supervisor any piece of equipment that is unsafe or functioning improperly to eliminate unsafe conditions.
Request assistance when a task exceeds individual knowledge.
Visually inspect equipment and area before starting/operating.
Use Standard Lockout Procedures when appropriate for machine centers.
Use proper lifting technique by pushing, pulling and lifting with your legs and not your back.
Never approach a saw while it is still running.
Follow all other safety regulations as set forth by the company.

Responsibilities

Operate lifts, industrial trucks or tractors equipped to move, load and stack/unstack materials around mills, warehouses and log yard.
Move controls to drive diesel powered trucks and transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas.
Move levers and controls that operate lifting devices to load, unload, transport, and stack material.
Perform routine maintenance on vehicles and auxiliary equipment, such as cleaning, lubricating, recharging batteries, or fueling.
Stop or reset lifts, vehicles or machines when malfunctions occur, clear machine jams, and report malfunctions to a supervisor.
Participate in action planning process.
Operate machinery, forklift or other equipment, as required.
Clean work area and surrounding areas making sure it is clean and free of debris.
All other duties assigned by supervisor.