SH-Forklift Operator-nc

Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LP Building Solutions) is a leading provider of high-performance building solutions that meet the demands of builders, remodelers, and homeowners worldwide. We manufacture engineered wood building products that include an extensive offering of innovative and dependable building materials and accessories. LP’s values-driven culture creates an environment where talented and hardworking people thrive in an ethical, inclusive, challenging, and rewarding place to work. Since our founding in 1972, we’ve developed careers and provided advancement opportunities in the building products industry. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, LP operates more than 20 facilities across North and South America. For more information, visit LPCorp.com.

Job Purpose

• Shipping Forklift operators are tasked with preparing, loading and billing orders in a safe and efficient manner.

In This Position You Will Have The Opportunity To

• Perform minor maintenance duties such as topping up oil, fuel, equipment blow down, etc.
• Prepare and load OSB on trucks and or rail cars using a Forklift.
• Move rail cars in accordance with CROR guidelines.
• Maintain housekeeping of the warehouse, rail and loading areas.
• Completely and accurately fill out all required reports and logbooks.
• Operate all equipment in accordance with design.
• Participate in the development of SOPs, JSAs and Lock Out Procedures.
• Complete general warehousing duties or duties required of the department.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

What do I need to be successful?

• Must be physically fit and able to carry up to 50 lbs, negotiate stairs while carrying heavy items, use hand tools safely and work in an environment which may be hot at times.
• Good interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to work with a team, or at times unsupervised.
• Self-motivated.
• Ability to use computer and supporting software.
• Previous equipment experience will be considered an asset.
• The ability to pass a medical and become CROR certified.
• Industry experience will be considered an asset.
• Or any equivalent combination of experience and training that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

Work Environment

• Plant environment
• Outdoors

Compensation Data

• $39.03 - $41.82 / Hour

LP offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits and programs including health and welfare benefits, career mobility, tuition reimbursement, volunteer opportunities, profit sharing and more.