Fork Truck Operator

84 Lumber Company; Mountain Home (ID); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

84 Lumber Company in Mountain Home seeks a forklift operator trainee for the Yard Department. The role focuses on the safe and efficient movement of lumber, materials and finished products throughout the plant.

Under supervision, you will train across equipment types, interpret safety and work instructions, and perform additional duties as needed to support a dependable operation.

Qualifications

• Able to read and write in their primary language.
• Organizational skills.
• Basic math skills.
• 84 Components Fork Truck License.
• Makes timely and sound decisions; uses resources wisely.
• Displays a positive, can-do attitude; maintains composure when faced with difficult situations.

Responsibilities

• Train in all areas of the Yard Department to operate forklifts and loaders.
• Complete required training hours and pass practical tests to become a qualified operator.
• Interpret operational procedures and Job Safety Analysis.
• Perform additional duties as needed.
• Recommend improvements to make the workplace safer for self and others.
• Demonstrates dependability in attendance, work completion, and flexibility to meet business needs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Basic math

Reading/Writing in primary language

Tools

84 Components Fork Truck License

Job description

Overview

Under direct supervision, is responsible for the efficient and timely movement of lumber, materials and finished product throughout the physical plant in accordance with the Safety Standards for fork truck operation.

Responsibilities

Train in all areas of the Yard Department to include operating various types of mobile and fixed equipment including forklifts, and loaders. Training includes required hours for each job position and practical test to be a qualified operator.

Interpret all operational procedures and parameters, including Job Safety Analysis and Work Instructions.

Perform additional duties as needed.

Recommends improvements to make the workplace safer for self and others.

Demonstrates dependability in attendance, work completion, and flexibility to meet business needs.

Works well with team members or independently; gives and receives feedback in a constructive manner.

Qualifications

Able to read and write in their primary language.

Organizational skills

Basic math skills

84 Components Fork Truck License

Makes timely and sound decisions; uses resources wisely.

Displays a positive, can-do attitude; maintains composure when faced with difficult situations.