Forklift Operator

Great Southern Wood Preserving; Lake Panasoffkee (FL); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Southern Wood Preserving in Lake Panasoffkee, FL is seeking a motivated forklift operator with warehouse experience. You will drive an industrial forklift, unload stacks, and help keep lumber organized across the plant and yards. Reading and following written instructions and safety rules is essential.

Applicants should be able to lift up to 50 pounds, communicate effectively, and work as part of a safety-minded team to meet production needs in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous forklift experience required.
• Able to read and interpret written information and communicate with supervisor.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and operate safely in a warehouse.
• English communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Unload and stack material on/off trailers using an industrial forklift.
• Operate a scan gun to track inventory movements.
• Keep material stacked evenly, safely, and organized.
• Identify lumber sizes and treatments manufactured at the plant.
• Assist with housekeeping and spills cleanup.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory tracking

Team player

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Scan gun

Job description

Are you tired of just being a number in a company or unhappy where you are? Great Southern Wood Preserving in Lake Panasoffkee is looking for an individual who is a self-starter, motivated, and energetic team player who would like to make a difference in our company. We have an open position for a forklift operator. You must have previous warehouse and forklift experience to be considered. We are looking for career-focused individuals who are willing to work hard and want to make a difference. Would you like a job where you can have a career?
Summary: Drives an industrial forklift truck to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials by performing the following duties.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities Include The Following

• Must have previous forklift experience.
• Unloads and stacks material on and off a commercial flatbed trailer using an industrial forklift.
• Operate a scan gun used to track inventory movements.
• Keeps material stacked evenly, safely, and in an organized manner.
• Be able to identify all different sizes and treatments of lumber that is manufactured at the plant.
• Responds promptly to customer and plant needs through the safe and efficient loading and unloading of trucks.
• Is consistently at work and on time. Uses time efficiently.
• Maintains organization of product in all warehouses.
• Assists in picking up lumber and other materials due to spills.
• Assists in housekeeping and clean-up activities as needed.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Meets productivity standards; Completes work promptly; Strives to increase productivity.
• Able to read and interpret written information; Able to effectively communicate with supervisor and other employees as needed within the scope of the job.
• Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.

Qualifications

• The individual must have the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Be able to communicate effectively. Have a clear command of the English language.
• Be able to follow instructions and respond to management direction.
• The employee is required to get on and off the lift and restack lumber.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Lumber experience a plus!
• Other duties may be assigned as required.