Proficient Operator Lift

The Forklift Operator operates the forklift in a safe and productive manner while minimizing damage to the lumber product.

• Comply with safety standards at all times and correct/report any observed safety hazards.
• Maneuver units of like products through multiple phases of lumber production.
• Assist with all lumber transportation needs within departments as instructed.
• Planer infeed driver (provide the planer with like product of rough dried lumber, daily collection of green tags, removal of dunnage).
• Planer outfeed (remove finished units of lumber to be stored in the dried lumber yard with like products for shipping).
• Shipping Assistance (aid with loading of railcars, freight, and transport trailers as per sale orders).
• Kiln loading and unloading (prepare and push lumber into kiln using designed processes for optimal drying times).
• Sawmill outfeed (serve as a back-up/relief driver for the sawmill outfeed ensuring green units are labeled and stored with like product in green yard).
• Maintain organization of green and dry units by species, size, dimension, and quality.
• Perform startup and shutdown equipment inspections.
• Clean and maintain working area and equipment.
• Perform additional duties as required by supervisor.
• On-site attendance is essential to effectively perform the listed duties and responsibilities.

• Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
• Have past heavy equipment skills and knowledge preferred.
• Knowledge and ability to operate hand and power tools and measuring instruments preferred.
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• Ability to follow all company, state and federal safety rules when performing required job duties.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screening.