Forklift Operator - Swing Shift

Forklift Operator - Swing Shift, Port Angeles, Washington

Interfor is seeking energetic and enthusiastic team players to join our team as a Forklift Operator - Swing Shift in Port Angeles, Washington. Starting rate for this position is $26.22 to 30.60 per hour based on skill level and experience.

What You’ll Do

• Operate forklift in a safe manner in accordance with all Interfor and OSHA standards and guidelines.
  
• Perform daily pre-shift forklift inspections.
  
• Must be able to multitask and follow production plans in a fast-paced environment.
  
• Load/unload dry kilns and store lumber in the proper staging areas.
  
• Remove packaged lumber from machine centers and place either on a kiln cart or in the correct sorting bay.
  
• Load dry packaged lumber inside to be surfaced through the planer.
  
• Remove wrapped packages and haul to the finished yard and put in the correct sorting rows.
  
• Keep updated records of inventory.
  
• Replace pile bottoms as needed in the yard.
  
• Load and unload blue racks in machine centers.
  
• Haul empty kiln carts from the dry yard to the green yard.
  
• Ensure proper housekeeping standards are met in the yard.
  
• Work as a team and assist other drivers and departments as needed.
  
• Continue to learn and grow by learning all forklift positions in the mill.
  
• Perform any duties required as specified by the direct supervisor or any other mill supervision.
  
• Physical Requirements: Walking, Standing and Sitting, Stairs, Bending and Lifting (Up to 50 lbs.)

What You Offer

• Forklift certified or the ability to be certified within a reasonable amount of time and usually within one training course.
  
• Must be able to communicate effectively.
  
• Must be able to respond in emergency situations and go through the proper emergency procedures.

Who We Are

Interfor is a growth-oriented forest products company, operating in all major forest products markets across North America. We offer one of the most diverse lines of wood products to customers around the globe, produced in safety-focused, world-class facilities. We strengthen and contribute to the local economies, build value for our employees and customers, and operate with world-leading sustainable forest management practices. We are proud to produce sustainable building materials that contribute to a healthy and sustainable future. Check out www.interfor.com to learn more about our approach to sustainability.

Interfor is one of the largest forest products companies in the world and we’re growing in exciting directions. Come be a part of our success! #StartHereGoFar

What We Offer

Interfor provides local stability and opportunity. We help bring out the best in all our people by offering long-term, competitive jobs supported by training, continued development and great benefits.

• Group Benefit Programs (Employee Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
  
  • Short Term Disability Insurance
    
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
    
  • Additional (Employee Paid) Life Insurance
    
• HSA Medical Plan
  
• 401(k) Matching Plan
  
• 92 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) & 11 Paid Holidays
  
• Employee Assistance Program
  
• Training & Development Opportunities
• Instant access to your wages ahead of payday

We want you to grow your career with Interfor. With our industry leading training programs and track record of promoting from within, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to ‘Start Here. Go Far.’ Check out our Employee Development Programs to learn more at www.interfor.com/careers.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applicants offered a position must successfully complete a background check. In addition, as a federal contractor, all applicants offered a position must successfully pass a preemployment drug test including the testing for cannabis. Interfor is an Equal Opportunity Employer building a capable, committed, diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.