Forklift Operator

West Fraser; Riegelwood (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits starting Day 1

Medical, Dental & Vision

401K with company match and additional

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid vacations and holidays

Job summary

West Fraser is seeking a Forklift Operator to load packs onto the infeed lines for two planers and unload kilns. You will remove cross-outs and adjust runners as needed, with two operators on day shift and one on night shift.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, ability to work in hot, dusty, noisy industrial environments, and willingness to work rotating shifts, holidays and some Saturdays. West Fraser offers benefits starting Day 1 and a culture that promotes from within.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in hot, cold, dusty and noisy industrial environment.
• Ability to bend, twist, lift, climb, stand throughout the duration of the shift.
• Ability to perform all tasks in accordance with safety policies and procedures.
• Recognize and support our team culture, communicating effectively with all team members.

Responsibilities

• Load packs onto the infeed lines for the two planer machines.
• Unload kilns and remove cross-outs as needed.
• Occasionally adjust runners and cross-outs when unloading kilns.
• Maintain awareness of two-operator day shift / one-operator night shift staffing.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Forklift Operator

Basic Description:

Forklift operators load packs onto the infeed lines to the two planer machines and unloads kilns. Operators must also remove the cross-outs when loading the infeed lines and occasionally adjust runners and cross-outs when unloading the kilns. Under normal circumstances, there are two forklift operators during day shift and only one on night shift.

Cross-outs are wood separators placed between packs to increase the flow of steam during kiln-drying. Cross-outs weigh an average of 15 lbs when dry and 30 lbs when green. Packs are usually stacked 5 packs high and the top pack does not have cross-outs.

An average of 100 packs per day are loaded onto the infeed lines. With two operators, this averages to about 40 times per day that a single forklift operator must exit their lift to remove cross-outs. This is not including the incidental times that an operator must exit the lift to adjust cross-outs or runners during unloading of kilns or when they go on breaks. When 8-, 10-, & 12- ft length lumber, the operator does not exit the lift as much due to the longer run time need for these lengths.

What you need to be successful:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to work in hot, cold, dusty and noisy industrial environment
• Ability to bend, twist, lift, climb, stand throughout the duration of the shift
• 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
• Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check, drug screen test and physical

What will make you stand out:

• Be willing to work Thursdays, Fridays and some Saturdays
• Must be willing to perform all job assignments in an effective and timely manner with minimal supervision
• Ability to work rotating shifts, holidays and weekends
• Minimum of six (6) months in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred

Outstanding benefits package including:

• Benefits starting Day 1
• Competitive starting pay
• On-the-job training
• A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• 401K with company match and additional retirement contribution
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid vacations and holidays

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 (DFW)