Forklift

NWH; Kentucky; On-site; USD 23,419 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Hardwoods, Inc. in Hamden, Ohio is seeking a Forklift operator for 1st shift. Responsibilities include receiving and shipping wood products, pulling and loading orders, and maintaining accurate inventory using FIFO and cycle counts.

The role requires safety-conscious behavior, teamwork, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while following NWH standards for lift drivers. Training and coaching of fellow operators is expected, with opportunities for growth within a

Qualifications

• Safety-conscious attitude and experience in inventory/warehouse.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Operate all assigned material handling equipment.
• Follow all NWH Standards for Lift Drivers.
• Lead by example in safety, quality and productivity.
• Train, coach, and validate other operators.

Responsibilities

• Receiving and shipping wood products (loading/unloading containers and flatbed trucks with forklift).
• Pulling and loading orders
• Inventory management (FIFO and cycle counts)
• Warehouse upkeep
• Collaborating with supervisors on workflow planning

Skills

Forklift operation

Forklift safety certification

Inventory management

Team player

Excellent attendance

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Operate material handling equipment

Job description

Description

Forklift

1st shift

Pay Range $19.45

Northwest Hardwoods, Inc.

Hamden, Ohio

Northwest Hardwoods Overview:

Northwest Hardwoods is the leading manufacturer of hardwood lumber in North America, as well as a leading supplier of panel products from around the world.? A fully integrated, global supplier of wood products, NWH serves the furniture, flooring, cabinet, molding, and millwork industries.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Receiving and shipping wood products (loading/unloading containers and flatbed trucks with forklift).
• Pulling and loading orders
• Inventory management (FIFO and cycle counts)
• Warehouse Upkeeping

Basic Qualifications:

• Safety-conscious attitude and experience.
• Must possess skills, knowledge, and experience in the field of inventory/warehouse
• Strong work ethic with the ability to be flexible in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Must work well as a team member.
• Highly organized and proven communication skills.
• Operate all assigned material handling equipment
• Follow all NWH Standards for Lift Drivers
• Manage complex workflows supporting production and shipping
• Proper loading and unloading of inbound and outbound lumber
• Proper storing following FIFO guidelines
• Lead by example in safety, quality, and productivity
• Train, coach, and validate other operators
• Support audits, inventories, and CI initiatives
• Collaborating with supervisors on workflow planning
• Unload all OSP lumber off flatbeds
• Receiving all inbound OSP lumber
• Control GRN inventory
• Snow removal and driveway repair
• Load all containers with the shipper
• Load one or both stackers infeed decks
• Backup high lift driver as needed
• Must have excellent attendance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Forklift experience and or forklift safety certification
• 3 to 5 years' experience operating larger lift Trucks
• Forklift certification is preferred
• Inventory management or WMS experience

Travel

None

Additional Information:

Northwest Hardwoods provides competitive wages, comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental, and vision health care coverage, paid vacation/holidays, and company matching 401(k) retirement plan.

Candidates who meet these qualifications will be considered further.

Northwest Hardwoods, Inc is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.