Forklift Operator (130pm - 12am M-Th)

Basic Qualifications (Required)

• Effectively perform all essential functions, including physical requirements
• Ability to move awkward product lengths and weight.
• Experience with operating a forklift with rate rating of 6,500 pounds.
• Use of proper PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and company approved tools while remaining aware of hazards and maintaining a safe work environment.
• Basic math, interpersonal/team, and reasoning skills
• Ability to read, understand and carry out written procedures and standard work instructions.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Flexibility in scheduling – able to work overtime as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in distribution or manufacturing environment.
• Experience operating a forklift primarily with product weights of 2500 lbs. or more.
• Prior experience lifting wide loads, as long as 18 feet.
• Minimum one year experience operating a forklift.
• High School Diploma or GED

Travel Requirements

• No travel requirements

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Able to withstand exposure to seasonal weather elements and wood dust .
• 100% stand, handle or feel, squeeze or grasp.
• 80%:  Reaching with hands and arms, depth perception.
• 50%:  Walk, repetitive motion, operate moving equipment.
• 10%:  Working bent at waist, stoop, kneel, crouch, bending or twisting.
• Lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs. without assistance.
• Lift, push or pull 75-100 lbs. with assistance