FORKLIFT OPERATOR

Jobtailor; Kentucky; On-site; USD 19,286 - 28,929; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Kentucky is seeking a reliable forklift operator to unload deliveries, move material, and stack finished products safely.

You will work in a labor-intensive environment, communicate effectively with the team, and may work overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of forklift experience.
• Previous experience in a warehouse, logistics, lumber, carpentry, welding, roofing, and/or construction is strongly preferred.
• Willingness to work in a labor intensive environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Willing to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Unload deliveries of pallets and/or wood to the proper location inside the plant.
• Move freshly cut and recycled wood to the appropriate worktable area.
• Stack finished products into trailers or to storage areas up to a safe height.
• Maintain a safe working environment by lifting, stacking, and transporting materials with all other plant personnel in mind.

Tools

Forklift Operation

Material Stacking

Product Transportation

Wood Handling

Lumber Knowledge

Job description

Responsibilities

• Unload deliveries of pallets and/or wood to the proper location inside the plant
• Move freshly cut and recycled wood to the appropriate worktable area
• Stack finished products into trailers or to storage areas up to a safe height
• Maintain a safe working environment by lifting, stacking, and transporting materials with all other plant personnel in mind

Requirements

• 1-3 years of forklift experience
• Previous experience in a warehouse, logistics, lumber, carpentry, welding, roofing, and/or construction is strongly preferred
• Willingness to work in a labor intensive environment
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Willing to work overtime as needed

Hard Skills

• Forklift Operation
• Material Stacking
• Product Transportation
• Wood Handling
• Lumber Knowledge

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication
• Team Collaboration