Forklift Operator

Hoover Treated Wood Products, Inc; Milford (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoover Treated Wood Products, Inc. in Milford, VA is seeking a Forklift Operator to support multiple plant areas by safely moving wood bundles, loading and unloading equipment, and maintaining environmental and safety compliance at all times.

You may be assigned to Receiving, Shipping, Treating Plant, Stacker, or Kiln and could flow to other areas as needed, with training provided to operate the specific lift safely.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED recommended.
• Ability to obtain forklift operating permit.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong safety and environmental awareness.
• Good reading and writing skills for communication.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks safely in Receiving or Shipping.
• Move wood bundles throughout production while maintaining safety.
• Perform daily forklift checks and report issues.
• Follow environmental and safety procedures at all times.
• Attend safety trainings and wear proper PPE.
• Adapt to different plant areas as needed.

Skills

GED recommended

Forklift permit

Safety awareness

Independent worker

Reading/writing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Location: Milford, VA

Job Id:879

# of Openings:1

Job Status: Hourly

Positions Supervised: None

Job Summary:
The Forklift Operator will be assigned to one of 5 areas: Receiving, Shipping, Treating Plant, Stacker, or Kiln. Could be asked to fill in other areas as needed. Regardless of area assigned, the Forklift Operator isresponsible for moving wood bundles throughout the production process while maintaining environmental andsafety compliance at all times.

Essential Functions/Duties:

• Ensure all environmental and safety procedures are followed and report all unsafe or non-compliantissues.
• If assigned to Receiving or Shipping, unload and load trucks in a safe and appropriate manner.
• If assigned to the Treating Plant, load and unload tram cars and stage material for the next treatingcharge(s) in a safe and appropriate manner.
• If assigned to Stacker, load material onto the stacker infeed to be processed. Remove sticked materialand stage for kiln loading. Remove finished goods and place in the appropriate area of finished goodsstorage in a safe and appropriate manner.
• If assigned to Kiln, load and unload kiln charges as directed by the Kiln Coordinator or Kiln Operator ina safe and appropriate manner.
• Willing and capable of flowing to different areas of the plant as the forklift operator.
• Move safely and appropriately throughout the yard without damaging material.
• Place spacers on the ground and between bundles as required and pick up spacers.
• Attend all training sessions and safety meetings.
• Ensure they are trained on the specific lift they are using.
• Perform daily forklift checks, maintain Daily Forklift Operators Checklist and notify leadership of anyforklift issues.
• Identify various wood sizes and treatments.
• Computer duties as necessary.
• Other duties as directed.

Qualifications:

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) recommended.
• Ability to learn and obtain a forklift operating permit.
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve problems.
• Ability to read and write and communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or jobtype.
• Ability to demonstrate behaviors conforming to Hoover’s set of values and accepted standards.
• Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one’s ability using his or her own drive orinitiative.
• This position does not require the use of a computer.

Work Environment:
Indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions. It could be hot, cold, humid, and/or rain.

Training Requirements:
Immediately upon hire or assignment to the Forklift Operator position, training will take place in Safety andEnvironmental programs. Annual training over all programs.

Company Description:
Hoover Treated Wood Products, Inc. (HTWP), is the largest producer of fire-retardant treated wood in theworld. In business since 1955, HTWP has 10 plants located from coast to coast. HTWP offers acomprehensive compensation package that includes competitive wages, a pension retirement plan, medical,dental, life and disability insurance, paid holidays and vacation. HTWP requires background checks and drugtesting.

The company reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have beenincluded. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills andabilities. Additional functions and requirements will be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
Hoover Treated Wood Products provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants foremployment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion,age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identityor expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement,
promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.