Experienced Forklift Operator (Lumberton)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Comprehend and perform all duties in accordance with rules, regulations and JSAs.
• Follow safety protocols and report hazards to ensure a safe work environment.
• Conduct required pre-operating checks on forklift, prior to use and report all deficiencies immediately.
• Keep accurate records and lumber tally counts.
• Strategically execute the planer run schedule in accordance with the planer schedule.
• Effectively load multiple lumber units to ensure planer has a constant supply of lumber material.
• Maintain dry and green lumber yard setup for efficient storage and accountability.
• Remove or replace defective pile bottoms.
• Maintain a clean working area.

• Consistently keep a production level work pace.
• Other duties as needed or directed by the supervisor.

Specific job duties and shifts may vary per mill and based on machine availability.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid Driver’s License
• Ability to pass a drug and alcohol test, post-offer pre-employment physical, and background check

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior industrial forklift experience 
• High School Diploma or GED

Physical Requirements:

 Move safely, quickly, and perform duties with repetitious movement.  Sit and/or stand for shift, reach with hands and arms, stoop, squat, twist, push and pull, maintain balance, bend at the waist, kneel, walk varying distances, and climb stairs.  Must be able to tolerate all weather elements, loud conditions, vibrations and airborne particles (sawdust).

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Must be able to tolerate all weather elements, loud conditions, airborne particles (sawdust).

Idaho Forest Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, family medical history, or any other status protected by law.