Forklift Operator

West Fraser; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits starting Day 1

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K w/ Company Match

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid vacations and holidays

On-the-job training

Promoting from within

Job summary

West Fraser in Opelika, AL seeks a forklift operator to safely move lumber and stack/unstack on kilns and yards. You will perform pre-shift checks, refuel, drive a 35,000-pound forklift, and follow safety procedures in a loud outdoor setting.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, ability to work rotating shifts, and prior forklift experience. Offers include benefits from Day 1, medical, dental, vision, 401K, and life insurance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior forklift experience preferred.
• Must be able to work rotating shifts.
• Ability to drive a 35,000-pound forklift.
• Ability to work outdoors in all temperatures in a loud environment.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklift; stack/unstack lumber on kiln carts and yard.
• Unload the green stacker and move boards to rough dry units.
• Keep kiln areas and lumber yard clean and organized.
• Perform pre-shift forklift checks and refuel as needed.
• Follow safety policies, lockout procedures, and supervisor instructions.

Skills

Rotating shifts

Physical stamina

Outdoor work

Clear communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Forklift inspection

Job description

Opelika, AL

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.

What You Will Do

• Safely operate Forklift. Stack and unstack lumber on kiln carts. Unload the green stacker at a production level and stack lumber on the yard in accordance with the stacking policy. Pick up all loose boards from yard and kiln and stacker area, separate usable boards from unusable, place usable boards on rough dry units with same dimension and take to planer shed. Take warped, broken, bowed boards to the hog. Keep the kiln areas clean (around kilns, rough green & rough dry storage areas), grease kiln carts, perform or assist with various maintenance duties. Help with burners, other duties requested by supervisor or kiln operator.
  • Keep work area clean
  • Keep kiln areas and lumber yard in a clean and organized manner
  • Perform pre-shift daily Forklift checks
  • Re-fuel forklift
  • Drive safely
  • Verify all safety interlocks are working properly
  • Follow all established safety procedures
  • Follow established lockout procedures and task specific sequences

Required Skills And Experience You Will Need

• Must be able to work rotating shift
• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of six (6) months in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred
• Prior industrial forklift experience
• Ability to drive a 35,000-pound Forklift
• Must be able to distinguish size, widths, and lengths of lumber
• Ability to work outdoors in all temperatures in loud, high-volume environments performing physical tasks throughout the shift
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position which includes walking, standing, sitting, climbing stairs, bending and lifting up to 50 pounds
• Ability to perform all tasks in accordance with West Fraser safety policies and procedures
• Recognize and support our team culture, communicating effectively with all team members
• Ability to work day or night shifts, holidays and weekends
• Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check, drug screen test and physical

Our Highly Competitive Compensation Package And Outstanding Benefits Include

• Benefits starting Day 1
• Competitive starting pay
• Wellness Pay Program
• On-the-job training
• A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K w/ Company Match
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid vacations and holidays
• Safety is one of West Fraser's core values and our employees can expect a challenging, stable work environment with career development opportunities

West Fraser is a diversified wood products company producing lumber, OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, pulp, newsprint, wood chips, and energy with over 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, and Europe. We are the largest lumber producer in North America, a leading global manufacturer of wood-based panels, and the world’s largest producer of oriented strand board (OSB). We are a growing company, believe strongly in promoting from within, and pride ourselves on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company.

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