Forklift Operator

The Budd Group; Town of Sherburne (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Time Hours

Full Plan of Benefits

Job summary

Baillie Lumber Co. is seeking a Forklift Operator for our Sherburne, NY facility. This full-time role involves operating a forklift in a warehouse setting and performing additional production tasks as needed. Candidates should be able to lift up to 50 lbs and adapt to a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred candidates have prior warehouse or entry-level forklift experience and a high school diploma. We offer a full benefits package and competitive hourly pay within the stated range.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a warehouse worker preferred.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift in a warehouse setting.
• When not driving, assist with other tasks as needed.
• Identify sort numbers and pull boards into correct carts.
• Assist in all areas of production.
• Follow plant safety and environmental guidelines.

Job description

The Baillie Group's Sherburne, NY Rip Line is hiring for a forklift operator. If you previously worked as a warehouse worker or any entry level forklift position before, you'll be a great fit for this role. This is a full time opportunity working for a world class hardwood lumber manufacturer.

Forklift Operator Pay & Benefits:

• Full Time Hours
• Minimum - Anticipated Maximum Salary: $16.50 - $18.50/hour
• Full Plan of Benefits

Forklift Operator Responsibilities:

• Operating forklift in a warehouse setting
• When not driving a forklift, employee may be asked to complete other work as needed
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs
• Identify the sort numbers for the carts you are responsible for. Pull boards into the correct carts according to the sort numbers on the boards.
• Previous experience as a warehouse worker preferred
• High School degree preferred, but not required.
• Assist in all areas of production
• Adherence to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to work independently
• Capable of working efficiently/safe as well as keeping a high level of precision

Forklift Operator Qualifications

• Previous experience as an equipment operator using a forklift of 10,000 lbs. and heavier required
• Prefer someone who has at least 1 year of experience within the last 2 years
• Must be self motivated and organized
• Willingness to work in outside environment
• Willingness to work overtime
• Locating/pulling/organizing loads of material needed for orders
• Ability to work independently

Baillie Lumber Co. is one of North America's largest hardwood lumber manufacturers, distributors and exporters. We are a provider of hardwood logs, hardwood lumber and proprietary grade hardwood lumber products.

* The advertised pay range represents what Baillie Lumber Co. believes we would anticipate paying for this position. It is not typical for an individual to be compensated at the top of the range for a position as candidates must possess experience and qualifications that far exceed the requirements.*