What are the responsibilities and job description for the EXPERIENCED Forklift Operator - Day Shift position at Culpeper Wood Preservers?
Culpeper of Leola / Stauffer Components, a treated lumber and building components manufacturer located in Leola PA, has an opening for an - EXPERIENCED - Heavy Duty Forklift Operator on Day Shift in our Shipping and Receiving Department.
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Schedule:
- Monday - Friday: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
- OT available, based on business needs
- CLOSED WEEKENDS
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Unload building materials and other supplies from rail cars and trucks.
- Verify inbound shipments and record receipt.
- Stock all material in designated locations, rotating existing inventory as needed.
- Alert Supervisor to any potential inventory stock-out, quality, or safety concerns.
- Pull, band, and stage orders in advance of shipment including cutting engineered wood products.
- Load completed orders on trailers, verifying entire shipment.
- Conduct routine daily maintenance checks on forklift equipment. Maintain forklift fluid levels.
- Operate bander, hand tacker, and other equipment as needed to keep products secure and protected.
- Keep area clean, organized, and safe: sweep, put equipment away, empty trash receptacles.
- Assist with inventory control reporting any discrepancies and physical inventory.
- Retain an awareness of the work environment critical to the task at hand to produce error free and damage free results.
- Maintain a current forklift operator’s license.
Required Skills:
- Product knowledge of lumber and building materials, preferred
- Take measurements to the 1/16th inch using a tape measure
- Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; able to use a calculator
- Effective written and oral communication skills (English)
- Read paperwork and other documents (English)
- Previous forklift training and experience with an accident-free record
- Willing to work at heights up to 25 ft., with fall protection
- Able to follow directions and carry out instructions while also working independently
- Safety-conscious
Excellent Benefits, including:
- Starting Pay based on Experience from $21.00 - $22.00 per hour
- Medical / Dental / Vision / Life / STD / EAP
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k) after 1 year
TESTING
- Must pass forklift driving test at interview with a 11,000 - 15,000 lb. diesel lift
- Safety Sensitive Position - Must pass physical / lift test / drug test *No Medical Cards*
- Must pass background check
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Heavy Forklift: 5 years (Required)
Language:
- English (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21 - $22