Forklift Driver

Woodgrain; Fruitland (ID); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

HSA - Health Savings Account

FSA - Flexible Spending Account

401(k) with Company Match

Life Insurance & AD&D

Disability Insurance

EAP

8 Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday

PTO

Job summary

Woodgrain is seeking a Material Handler to safely move materials to and from production lines and the warehouse in a fast-paced sawmill environment.

You will operate a forklift, maintain accurate labeling and inventory records, and comply with all safety rules while supporting production functions and daily cycle counts. The role requires strong teamwork and dependability in a dark, noisy workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two or more years of forklift operator experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Transport racks of material safely with forklift.
• Ensure proper packaging and labeling procedures are followed.
• Perform inventory transactions with handheld device when moving material.
• Assist with other production functions as needed.
• Proper PPE usage while performing all job duties.
• Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures
• Ensure accuracy and quality of all deliverables.
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Assist in Monthly Inventory Cycle Counting

Skills

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Tools

Handheld device

Job description

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About Woodgrain

Woodgrain is one of the top millwork operations in the world, with locations throughout the United States and Chile. With 70 years of quality manufacturing craftsmanship and service, Woodgrain is a top producer of mouldings, doors, and windows, as well as a premier distributor of specialty building products. Woodgrain Inc. is headquartered in Fruitland, Idaho with six divisions and over 45 manufacturing and warehouse facilities in the United States and South America. Since 1954, Woodgrain is proud to be family owned and operated.

Starting Salary

$19.00 ($18.00 + $1.00 shift differential)

Employment Type

Hourly FT

Work Environment

Monday – Friday from 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm with overtime including Saturday and extended hours as needed.

Job Summary

This Material Handler would be responsible for safely and efficiently moving materials to and from production lines and warehouse.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Transport racks of material safely with forklift
• Ensure proper packaging and labeling procedures are followed
• Perform inventory transactions with handheld device when moving material
• Assist with other production functions as needed.
• Proper PPE Usage while performing all job duties.
• Adhering to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures
• Ensure accuracy and quality of all deliverables.
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Assist in Monthly Inventory Cycle Counting

Requirements

• A minimum of two (2) or more years of forklift operator experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively.
• Ability to work well and collaborate in a team environment.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• The ability to successfully use a computer without assistance to complete assigned tasks
• The ability to read and comprehend written instructions as required to complete assigned tasks
• Willing and able to maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, to include wearing safety equipment, e.g. safety glasses, hearing protection, and other PPE as required by specific jobs
• Willing and able to work in a hot, humid, cold, and noisy industrial environment
• High level attention to detail.

Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment are representative of a typical sawmill environment. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. Noise level is moderate to high depending on the area of the mill. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear. Requires close vision, distance vision, and depth perception. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.

Travel

This position does not require travel to other Woodgrain locations.

Summary Of Company Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) with a Company Match
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D
• Employer Paid Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Supplemental Hospital and Accident Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• 8 Company Paid Holidays & 1 Floating Holiday
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Woodgrain is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Woodgrain is a drug, alcohol, and tobacco-free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent upon pre-employment background and drug screening, and some positions require a fitness for duty test.