Planer Infeed Forklift Operator (Lumberton) (Transportation)

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 and quickly, and perform duties with repetitive 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Production