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48FortyPosted 2 weeks ago

Forklift Operator - Pallet Manufacturing

$41,600–$41,600 year

On-siteBiglerville, Pennsylvania, United States

Full TimeLarge

Job Summary

Unload deliveries of pallets and wood to the proper location inside the plant, move freshly cut and recycled wood to worktables, and stack finished products into trailers or storage areas up to a safe height. Maintain a safe working environment by lifting, stacking, and transporting materials while coordinating with other plant personnel. This role involves repetitive lifting up to 75 pounds, bending, stooping, and operating in extreme conditions including heat, cold, and air particulate. Personal Protective Equipment is required, including mandatory eye and ear protection.

Required Qualifications

  • 1-3 years of forklift experience
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Willingness to work overtime as needed
  • Ability to work in extreme conditions to include, but not limited to, elements, heat, cold, and air particulate
  • Repetitively lift up to 50-75 pounds
  • Adjust body position to bend, stoop, walk, turn, pivot, and sit in a forklift
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required (eye protection, ear protection is mandatory at several locations, safety shoes)
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include, close vision, distance vision and color vision

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous experience in a warehouse, logistics, lumber, carpentry, lumber, welding, roofing, and/or construction is strongly preferred
  • Willingness to work in a labor intensive environment

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