Forklift Driver III - Large Capacity - Day Shift

Quanex; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Plans

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Tuition Assistance

401K Match w/2-year vesting period

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Dynamic Culture & People

Job summary

Quanex is seeking a Large Capacity Forklift Driver on the Day shift in Bowling Green, KY. Operate a 30,000 lb forklift to move lumber between Kilns, work areas and machines, ensuring safe, efficient handling and timely production flow.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading trucks, staging lumber, and performing routine forklift maintenance. Candidates need 2–3 years of large-capacity forklift experience and must pass OSHA forklift tests; lifting up to 25 pounds is required.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience operating 30,000 lb forklifts.
• Experience in production/manufacturing/warehouse environments.
• Ability to pass OSHA forklift tests.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate a 30,000 lb capacity forklift to move lumber between Kilns, work areas and machines.
• Load and unload lumber trucks and stage lumber safely.
• Transport lumber and stack blanks of wood as required.
• Perform preventative maintenance/inspection on forklifts as assigned.
• Ensure safety procedures and guidelines are followed at all times.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety procedures

Warehouse experience

OSHA forklift tests

Job description

Quanex is looking for a Large Capacity Forklift Driver - Day shift to join our team located in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

In this role, you are responsible for operating a 30,000 lb. large capacity industrial forklift to transport lumber to and from Kilns, work areas, and machines in a safe and efficient manner to meet production requirements. You will also be responsible for loading and unloading lumber trucks and performing other assigned production functions such as loading, unloading, stacking blanks of wood.

We Offer You!

• Competitive wages
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• 401K Match w/2-year vesting period
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Dynamic Culture & People - just to name a few!

What’s attractive about the Forklift Operator position?

• Pay range is $19.00 - $23.00 per hour based on your applicable large capacity forklift experience
• Work Schedule: Tuesday-Friday: 6:00a - 4:30p & Overtime on Monday if needed
• Saturday and Sunday Off!

What Success Looks Like

• Follows all safety procedures, rules, and guidelines and identifies any existing or potential safety issues.
• Attends work on time and for the scheduled hours each day.
• Follows operating procedures and notifies supervisor of potential procedural improvements.
• Delivers lumber to appropriate work centers or storage areas before they run out.
• Stages lumber in a logical, safe fashion.
• Conducts required preventative maintenance/inspection on forklifts.

What You Bring

• 2-3 years of experience operating 30,000 lb. capacity forklifts with at least 6 months forklift experience working in a production, manufacturing, or warehouse environment.
• Ability to perform repetitive work requiring high levels of concentration.
• Climbing in and out of the forklift repeatedly to perform multiple tasks related to staging lumber.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to work in fast paced environment.
• Ability to pass OSHA required forklift tests.

About Quanex, A Part Of Something Bigger

Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We are A Part of Something Bigger by improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiencies, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive. Learn more at Quanex.com.

NOTE: For individuals with nut allergies, please be advised that there is the potential to be exposed to nut products when working in our facilities.