What are the responsibilities and job description for the PM Forklift Operator I position at The Westervelt Company?
| Westervelt Lumber Thomasville, AL | |||
| JOB OVERVIEW | |||
| JOB TITLE | Forklift Operator | ||
| JOB NO. / ID | A56445, A56476, A56474 | REVISION DATE | 4/22/2026 |
| JOB LOCATION | Thomasville, AL | ||
| GENERAL DESCRIPTION | The Forklift Operator will responsible for staging material for loading, loading trucks and railcars, as well as keeping an accurate count of inventory available. | ||
| DIVISION / DEPARTMENT | Production | ||
| SUBDIVISION | Shipping, Sawmill, and Planer Mill | REPORTS TO TITLE | Shipping, Sawmill or Planer Mill Supervisor |
| POSITION DETAILS | |||
| FULL-TIME PART-TIME | 40 | HOURS PER WEEK | |
| CONTRACTOR INTERN | EXEMPT NONEXEMPT | ||
| DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION | • Provide support to the supply chain through collecting, loading, and shipping our products. • Responsible for operating equipment, optimizing loading for efficient logistics, and supporting other shipping functions to ensure optimal operation of the business. • Ensure products meet quality specifications. | ||
| WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS | • Willing to work any shift including weekends, holidays, or overtime as needed. • Commitment to safety. • Excellent attendance record. • Good communication skills. • Ability to work in a team environment. • Ability to learn and adapt to change. • Ability to adhere to all safety policies and regulations including wearing safety equipment. • Ability to work in noisy envirnoment. | ||
| PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS | • Ability to lift at least 40 pounds. • Ability to work from elevated positions using required safety gear and procedures. • Ability to perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for extended periods of time. • Able to work in a variety of environmental conditions. | ||
| EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS | • High School Diploma or GED required. | ||
| ADDITIONAL COMMENTS | Preferred Experience: • Driving and operating a mobile equipment such as front end loader, skid steer or forklift within an industrial or manufacturing environment. • Basic computer skills. • Experience working in lumber or wood products industry and/or manufacturing. • Experience troubleshooting equipment. • Sawmill experience preferred. | ||
| We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer |
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