Shipping Forklift Operator

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •Must have some mechanical knowledge to know when something is wrong with their lift
• •Must be able to add, subtract and do general math
• •Must have completed or be able to successfully complete forklift operation training
• •Must demonstrate good communication skills
• •Must have ability to identify & communicate potential problems & work to solve them
• •Must be physically capable of performing job duties
• •Know general lockout procedures & demonstrate safe behaviors
• •Must be at least 18 years old and have a HS Diploma/GED
• •Must be willing to perform entry level lumberyard duties, housekeeping duties, including use of a shovel, ground keeping, painting, janitorial, etc
• •Must be willing to stack various lengths of lumber
• •Must be willing to work any shift
• •Must have excellent safety record
• •Must follow all safety criteria and contribute to the safety program
• •Must follow all electrical safety standards
• •Must have good written and oral communication skills
• •Must have good interpersonal skills
• •Must have excellent attendance record
• •Must have demonstrable mechanical aptitude
• •Must have basic maintenance skills
• •Must have capability to troubleshoot issues and diagnose problems within the department and/or related equipment
• •Must be able to maintain or assist with maintaining the assigned area and/or related equipment
• •Must be capable of performing preventative maintenance on your assigned machine
• •Must be able to climb ladders and work in elevated workplaces
• •Must be capable of working in tight close spaces
• •Must be able to make quality control checks and adjustments at the assigned area and/or other related equipment
• •Must be able to keep the department clean and meet housekeeping standards
• •Must be willing to train others within the department and/or related equipment
• •Must be willing to cross-train on other equipment
• •Must be willing to work overtime, odd hours, weekends, holidays & other shifts as required
• •Must be willing to perform other duties or positions as required or requested by supervisor
• •Must be able to operate necessary equipment according to procedures
• •Must be able to monitor assigned area and related area visually and via monitor screen
• •Must be able to remove/straighten out cross-ups using pike pole or picaroon
• •Must be able to perform inspection of equipment
• •Must be able to perform servicing and minor adjustments to the equipment (when necessary)
• •Must be able to perform cleaning of the equipment
• •Must be able to perform documentation and reporting of results
• •Must be able to perform daily greasing of necessary equipment and/or related equipment
• •Must be able to follow all Safe Work Procedures
• •Must be able to follow all Zero Energy State procedures
• •Must be able to utilize downtime or slow time to enhance the appearance and productivity of the department
• •Must be able to perform all job assignments in an effective and timely manner with minimal supervision
• •Must be able to operate a lift to keep lumber moved to and from work areas at all times
• •Must be able to communicate with your Supervisor and maintenance personnel to keep advised of equipment, flow production, or quality issues
• •Must be able to fill out daily PM checklist and keep forklift clean
• •Must be able to maintain accurate rough shed inventory
• •Must be able to maintain clean workstations & demonstrate good housekeeping behaviors
• •Must be able to keep staging area clean and pile bottoms straight
• •Must be able to operate equipment to maintain full production pace, quality, safety, and uptime
• •Must be able to demonstrate team player skills in working with co-workers & Supervisors
• •Must have good performance, safety and attendance records
• •Must be able to demonstrate ability to work safely with & properly care for tools and equipment
• •Must be willing to perform other duties or positions as required or requested by supervisor
• •Must be willing to work indoors and outdoors, no matter the weather conditions
• •Must be able to monitor lumber movement
• •Must be able to move lumber through the process ensuring no lumber cross-ups
• •Must be able to clear jammed lumber as necessary
• •Must be able to assist others as necessary
• •Must be able to perform quality checks
• •Must be able to perform safety observations
• •Must be able to perform preventative maintenance
• •Must be able to assist maintenance with servicing of equipment
• •Must be able to perform cleaning of the equipment
• •Must be able to perform documentation and reporting of results
• •Must be able to perform daily greasing of necessary equipment and/or related equipment
• •Must be able to learn and use some basic computer-related operating skills
• •Must be willing to train others within the department and/or related equipment
• •Must be willing to cross-train on other equipment

Desired Qualifications

• •Minimum of six (6) months in a manufacturing or industrial environment