General Plant Forklift - Swing - Roseburg, OR

Swanson Group, Inc.•Roseburg, OR

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for transferring lumber from sawmill stackers and ensuring kilns are loaded according to quality specifications. The role involves operating a forklift to move lumber units, coordinating with the Boiler Operator for kiln loading/unloading, and transporting units to storage areas. During sawmill downtimes, the driver will continue to move wood or clean up the yard. The position requires performing pre-shift forklift checks and maintaining the cleanliness of the forklift.

Requirements

Must have excellent hand eye coordination.
Use vision/hearing continuously and must have peripheral vision to see forklifts and co-workers.
Reading and speech required to communicate comprehension of Job Hazard Analysis, machine specific lockout procedures, monthly safety training, etc.
Worker generally works with another clean up member with little supervision.
Clean up members must be self-directed in identifying and efficiently completing each task.
Ability to prioritize, organize, and make necessary decisions.
Constant use of hearing and vision.
Frequent bending, twisting, pushing/pulling and reaching.
Occasional lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling more than 50 lbs.
Must use proper PPE (gloves, eye protection, hearing protection).
Must be aware of and always communicate with your co-worker (ex: forklift driver).
Will be required to read and write during safety training.

Nice To Haves

May be required to rotate to different positions for cross-training purposes or to facilitate production.

Responsibilities

Perform pre shift forklift checks, fill out and turn in check sheet.
Transport lumber units from sawmill stackers as production requires.
Coordinate with Boiler Operator to load and unload kilns and transport units to appropriate storage area as directed by Boiler Supervisor.
Pull tickets off loads going onto the infeed of the kilns.
Continue to be productive during Sawmill downtimes by moving wood or cleaning up in the yard.
Blow down forklift once a day during winter months, twice during summer months.
Keep boards picked up in your area.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Remove debris from the work area using a broom, rake, or shovel during down times or between shifts.
Keep inside of forklift clean and windows as clean as possible.
Help with breaks/lunches for other outside drivers as needed.