General Plant Forklift - Swing - Roseburg, OR
About The Position
The Sawmill Big Lift Driver is responsible for transferring lumber from the sawmill and ensuring kilns are loaded according to quality specifications. This role involves operating a forklift to move lumber units, coordinating with the Boiler Operator for kiln loading and unloading, and transporting units to storage areas. During sawmill downtimes, the driver is expected to remain productive by moving wood or cleaning up the yard. The position requires performing pre-shift forklift checks and maintaining the cleanliness of the forklift. Additional duties may include cleanup activities, cross-training in other positions, and assisting other outside drivers during breaks or lunches.
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.
- Do only maintenance you are trained to do and keep all body parts out of machinery.
- Always use our 14-step lockout/tagout procedure before doing any maintenance, clearing jams, or getting into machinery for any reason; be aware of stored energy.
- Always use proper body mechanics (ex: don’t overreach, get help as needed to push loads out).
- Use proper PPE (gloves, eye protection, hearing protection).
- Be aware of and always communicate with your co-worker (ex: forklift driver).
- Will be required to read and write during safety training.
- Constant use of hearing and vision.
- Frequent bending, twisting, pushing/pulling and reaching.
- Occasional lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling more than 50 lbs.
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.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Cleanup activity during down times or between shifts using a broom, rake, or shovel.
- Rotate to different positions for cross-training purposes or to facilitate production.
- Keep inside of forklift clean and windows as clean as possible.
- Help with breaks/lunches for other outside drivers as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
