Shipping Forklift Operator

Weyerhaeuser • Holden, LA

2d • $20 • Onsite

About The Position

The Weyerhaeuser Lumber Mill in Holden, LA has an immediate opening for an experienced Forklift Operator. It is an exciting time at our Weyerhaeuser Holden Lumber Mill. Our mill produces high-quality Southern Yellow Pine lumber used for residential construction throughout the Southern and Eastern USA. We have a reputation for manufacturing excellence and continuous improvement What We Offer: Pay Rate\: 20.11 per hour This role also offers a $1,000 hiring bonus! Continuing education/training opportunities Very competitive health benefits, which include medical, dental and vision insurance Retirement\: Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your eligible pay. Key Functions: Safely operates the forklift to move lumber Services the forklift as needed Conducts and documents pre-shift inspections on forklift before use Total commitment to working safely and following all company/site rules and regulations Responsible for housekeeping in assigned area Responsible for safe operation of equipment in assigned area Feeding or placing items onto equipment for processing or removing items after processing Interpreting work instructions and successfully completing tasks as delegated Safe start up and shut down of equipment in assigned area of responsibility

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1-2 years of prior forklift experience
• Demonstrated commitment to safe work behaviors and practices, as well as all company policies and procedures
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Basic math computer skills
• Able to perform all essential job functions of an industrial environment, including lifting 2-20 pounds regularly, lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally, climbing steps/ladders, working from heights, standing or walking for 2-3 hours at a time for 10 hours or more, working in extreme temperatures, dust, and noise while wearing all safety equipment
• Flexible with schedule and able to work any shift, weekends, overtime, and holidays as needed

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in an industrial environment preferred

Responsibilities

• Safely operates the forklift to move lumber
• Services the forklift as needed
• Conducts and documents pre-shift inspections on forklift before use
• Total commitment to working safely and following all company/site rules and regulations
• Responsible for housekeeping in assigned area
• Responsible for safe operation of equipment in assigned area
• Feeding or placing items onto equipment for processing or removing items after processing
• Interpreting work instructions and successfully completing tasks as delegated
• Safe start up and shut down of equipment in assigned area of responsibility

Benefits

• Continuing education/training opportunities
• Very competitive health benefits, which include medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your eligible pay
• This role also offers a $1,000 hiring bonus!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED