Forklift Operator

Hoover Treated Wood Products, Inc.; Oxford (AL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a diligent Forklift Operator to join their fast-growing team. In this role, you'll be responsible for moving wood bundles throughout the production process while adhering to strict safety and environmental standards. This position offers a unique opportunity to work across various plant areas, ensuring operational efficiency. With a comprehensive compensation package that includes competitive wages and benefits, this role is perfect for those looking to grow within a dynamic manufacturing environment. Join a company that values safety, teamwork, and career development.

Benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Qualifications

• Ensure safety procedures are followed and report non-compliance.
• Perform daily forklift checks and maintain checklist.

Responsibilities

• Move wood bundles throughout the production process.
• Load and unload trucks safely in Receiving and Shipping.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Safety Compliance

Material Handling

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Forklift

Job description

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Starting Pay Rate: $18/hr

Job Status: Hourly

FLSA Status: NA

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, Weekends

Reports To: Varies

Travel Required: 0%

Positions Supervised: None

Position Summary

The Forklift Operator will be assigned to one of five areas: Receiving, Shipping, Treating Plant, Stacker, or Kiln. Regardless of the assigned area, the Forklift Operator is responsible for moving wood bundles throughout the production process while maintaining environmental and safety compliance at all times.

Essential Functions/Duties

Ensure all environmental and safety procedures are followed and report all unsafe or non-compliant issues.

• Ensure all environmental and safety procedures are followed and report all unsafe or non-compliant issues.
• If assigned to Receiving or Shipping, unload and load trucks safely and appropriately.
• If assigned to the Treating Plant, load and unload tram cars and stage material for the next treating charge(s) safely and appropriately.
• If assigned to Stacker, load material onto the stacker infeed to be processed. Remove the stuck material and stage it for kiln loading. Remove finished goods and safely and appropriately place them in the appropriate area of finished goods storage.
• If assigned to Kiln, load and unload kiln charges as directed by the Kiln Coordinator or Kiln Operator safely and appropriately.
• Willing and capable of flowing to different plant areas as the forklift operator.
• Move safely and appropriately throughout the yard without damaging material.
• Place spacers on the ground and between bundles as required.
• 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 any issues.
• Other duties as directed
  
  
  

Company Description

Hoover Treated Wood Products, Inc. (HTWP) is the world's largest producer of fire-retardant-treated wood. In business since 1955, HTWP has ten plants from coast to coast. HTWP is a fast-growing company that has expanded from five plants to ten plants in the last five years. HTWP offers a comprehensive compensation package that includes competitive wages, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match and pension, medical, dental, life, and disability insurance, and paid holidays and vacation.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Wood Product Manufacturing

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