Forklift Operator

Ferche Millwork; Minnesota; On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Employer paid life insurance

401K with company match

Additional voluntary insurances

8 Paid Holidays

Generous PTO policy

Job summary

Ferche Millwork is seeking a forklift operator to move materials and finished goods safely from receiving to staging, with duties including loading, unloading and distribution within the warehouse. The role involves indoor/outdoor operation, adherence to safety rules, and equipment maintenance.

Compliance with Ferche's forklift training is required. Responsibilities include inspecting freight, organizing stock by species and dimensions, and conserving quality during transport.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED; or 1–3 months forklift operating experience or training.
• Must complete Ferche's forklift training and operator evaluation before operating equipment independently.
• Demonstrated history of safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Drive the forklift safely and efficiently, following all work rules and safe operating procedures.
• Complete a pre-shift inspection of the forklift and report defects or safety concerns.
• Inspect incoming freight for quantity, correct material, and condition; report inaccuracies or damage.
• Maintain quality and minimize damage to finished goods and raw materials during transport and loading/unloading.
• Transport waste for disposal and to the rework process.
• Sort, stack, band, and organize lumber and finished goods; keep walkways clear.
• Wear required PPE and follow safety rules; read and interpret schedules and reports.
• Assist other forklift drivers when time permits and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Arithmetic skills

Team player

Self-motivated

Good attendance

Overtime readiness

Drug screen compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Forklift experience or training

History of safe work practices

Job description

Position Summary

Keeps materials and finished goods moving safely and efficiently, from receiving freight to staging raw lumber to hauling waste.

Forklift Operation & Freight Handling

• Complete a pre-shift inspection of the forklift, report any defects or safety concerns to the supervisor, and do not operate equipment that is unsafe.
• Drive the forklift safely and efficiently, following all work rules and safe operating procedures.
• Follow plant traffic rules, wear the seat belt at all times, and yield to pedestrians.
• Operate the forklift indoors and outdoors, in all weather conditions and within space constraints.
• Refuel gasoline and diesel units and charge or change batteries on electric units, following safe procedures.
• Inspect incoming freight for quantity, correct material, and condition, and report any inaccuracies or damage to management.
• Take full responsibility for maintaining quality and minimizing damage to finished goods and raw materials during transport, loading, unloading, and material layout for production.
• Transport waste for disposal and to the rework process.

Warehouse Organization & Material Preparation

• Plan and organize warehouse space to accommodate inventory, including finished goods and raw lumber sorted by species, thickness, and length.
• Sort and organize raw materials to meet production schedules and process requirements, including species, thickness, length, and blank thickness, width, and length.
• Stack lumber coming from the planer, arranging boards into sturdy units of standard width for easy transport and storage.
• Band piles securely for transport.
• Pick up all 4x4 pilers and close the warehouse doors at the end of each shift.
• Keep traffic ways and roadways clear through the plant, in and out of the warehouses, and around loading docks and large entry doors.

Safety, Documentation & Communication

• Wear required personal protective equipment(PPE) and follow all safety rules and procedures.
• Read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, loading schedules, freight slips, and inventory and production reports.
• Maintain effective relationships and communication with management and co-workers.
• Assist other forklift drivers when time permits.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

• Regularly sit, drive, and climb up and down off the forklift.
• Occasionally walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop and kneel.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Vision and depth perception adequate to operate powered equipment safely.
• Hearing adequate to detect warning signals and communicate in a noisy plant environment.

Work Environment

• Work is performed indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, with regular exposure to noise, dust, vehicle traffic, and changes in temperature. Required PPE must be worn.

Education & Experience

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or general education degree(GED); or one to three months of forklift operating experience and/or training.
• Must complete Ferche's forklift training and operator evaluation before operating equipment independently.
• Demonstrated history of safe work practices.

Skills & Requirements

• Mechanical aptitude, including skill in the operation and care of forklift equipment.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
• Ability to work as a team member, with good communication skills.
• Self-motivated and quality-conscious, with a positive attitude and a proactive approach to the work.
• Good attendance.
• Ability to work overtime when additional hours and production are required to meet customer delivery schedules.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and to comply with Ferche's Substance Abuse Policy.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance options.
• Employer paid life insurance.
• 401K with company match
• Additional voluntary insurances.
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Generous PTO policy

Salary: $20.30-21.73/hour