What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Operator position at Hood Lumber?
Responsibilities:
- Commitment to working safely and following safety rules/procedures.
- Transports lumber or other various types of material safely around the mill.
- Conducts pre-shift forklift inspections before each use.
- Inspects vehicle regularly and notifies supervisor and the maintenance department if needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned, including assisting production shifts with other staffing needs when not operating forklift.
- If needed, may hand stack lumber to create a proper bundle of lumber.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma/GED preferred.
- Must maintain a valid forklift certification.
- 1-2 years of prior forklift experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Operation of heavy equipment experience preferred.
- Ability to understand, clearly communicate, and follow all safety rules and policies.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Ability to make decisions quickly utilizing hand, eye, and foot coordination.
- Able to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.
Physical Requirements:
- Performs tasks such as walking, climbing steps/ladders, sitting, and standing for long periods.
- Able to bend, stoop, stretch, twist, or reach with body, arms, and/or legs.
- Ability to work outside in all conditions, in and around loud equipment.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. throughout the work shift.
Additional Information:
Hood Industries offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package including medical, employee assistance program, dental, vision, cancer, life, flexible spending account, and LTD, available first of the month following completion of one month of continuous full-time employment.
Hood Industries requires that applicants consent to a background check and a drug screen to continue in the selection process. All employment offers are contingent on meeting our background check standards and successfully passing of required drug test. If hired, you will be required to provide documentation indicating your legal right to work in the U.S.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
