Forklift Operator

West Fraser Newberry Lumber Mill; Newberry (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits starting Day 1

Medical Insurance

401k with company match

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid vacations and holidays

On-the-job training

Promotions from within

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

West Fraser Newberry Lumber Mill in Newberry, SC is seeking a forklift operator to perform daily inspections, handle loading and unloading, and ensure on-time shipments in a safety-first environment.

You will work with supervision, maintain equipment, and follow company policies while developing skills through on-the-job training and advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Forklift certification preferred.
• At least 2 years of related experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Desire to learn, grow and succeed.
• Industrial experience and post-secondary education is an asset.
• Must be able to work rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Performing daily inspections of lift trucks and completing required forms.
• Ensuring lift truck maintenance and servicing requirements are met.
• Loading and unloading materials in a safe and efficient manner.
• Checking load contents for accuracy and securing materials.
• Ensuring that all products are shipped on schedule.
• Maintaining contact with the supervisor(s) and working to resolve any issues as they may they arise.
• Following all regulations, company policies, and procedures.

Skills

Forklift certification

Two years experience

Interpersonal and communication skills

Desire to learn, grow and succeed

Safety focused

Education

Post-secondary education (asset)

Job description

• Performing daily inspections of lift trucks and completing required forms
• Ensuring lift truck maintenance and servicing requirements are met
• Loading and unloading materials in a safe and efficient manner
• Checking load contents for accuracy and securing materials
• Ensuring that all products are shipped on schedule
• Maintaining contact with the supervisor(s) and working to resolve any issues as they may they arise
• Following all regulations, company policies, and procedures

Required skills and experience you will need:

• Preferred valid forklift certification
• Minimum two years of experience
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• The desire to learn, grow and succeed
• Industrial experience and post-secondary education would be considered an asset
• Strong commitment to working safely
• Must be able to work rotating shifts

Our highly competitive compensation package and outstanding benefits include:

• Benefits starting Day 1
• Competitive starting pay
• On-the-job training
• A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
• Medical
• 401k with company match
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid vacations and holidays

West Fraser is a diversified North American wood products company producing southern yellow pine lumber and wood chips across the Southern US and Western Canada. We are the largest lumber producer in North America!

Our employees operate in a culture that values safety first and rewards hard work. We recognize and support our team culture and focus on growing our team by promoting from within – many of our employees have built their careers with us. West Fraser is a growing company that believes strongly in promoting from within and prides ourselves on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company.

West Fraser believes inclusive, diverse teams build a more vibrant workforce, safer operations, and a stronger company overall. We strive to create workplaces and leadership teams that are reflective of the diverse communities we are a part of. We will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, gender, national origin, or any other protected legal characteristic.

West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug-Free Workplace

Equal Opportunity Employer
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