Forklift Operator

Canfor; Urbana (AR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Canfor's Urbana, AR sawmill is hiring a permanent, full-time Forklift Operator. You will operate heavy-duty forklifts to move lumber, load trucks, and keep the yard organized, with a Monday through Friday schedule.

Candidates should have 1–2 years of forklift experience, strong safety awareness, physical stamina, and the ability to work with others to maintain smooth production.

Qualifications

• At least 1–2 years of forklift experience in an industrial setting.
• Experience with heavy-duty forklifts preferred.
• Ability to follow safety protocols and PPE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklift to move lumber and materials around the sawmill.
• Load and unload trucks with shipments, ensuring proper placement.
• Organize and stack materials to keep yard tidy.
• Follow safety procedures to maintain a safe work environment.
• Perform routine checks and basic maintenance on the forklift.
• Collaborate with production staff and supervisors to keep operations flowing.

Job description

The Opportunity:

As a Forklift Operator, you'll be essential in transporting materials and products throughout our sawmill. You'll operate our powerful forklifts and other equipment to move, stack, and organize lumber and supplies. Your role is crucial in maintaining the flow of production and ensuring everything is in the right place at the right time. If you have a knack for operating machinery and a keen eye for detail, this job at our sawmill in Urbana, AR, might just be for you! Join us and discover a pathway for career advancement, where your hard work is not only recognized, but rewarded. This role is a permanent full-time position working Monday through Friday.

What you will do as a Forklift Operator:

• Safely and efficiently operate the forklift to move lumber and other materials around the sawmill.
• Load and unload trucks with incoming and outgoing shipments, ensuring accurate and secure placement.
• Organize and stack materials in designated areas to maintain a clean and orderly yard.
• Follow all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and your colleagues.
• Perform routine inspections and basic maintenance on the forklift to keep it in good working order.
• Work closely with other team members, including production staff and supervisors, to ensure smooth operations.

Experience and skills that will help you stand out:

• At least 1-2 years of experience operating forklifts, with specific experience on heavy-duty forklifts, preferably in a sawmill or industrial setting.
• Strong understanding of forklift operation and safety practices. Ability to handle large, heavy materials with precision.
• Capability to work in a physically demanding environment, including lifting heavy objects, standing for long periods, and working in various weather conditions.
• Keen eye for detail to ensure accurate placement and secure handling of materials.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well with others.

We believe that inclusion and diversity are essential to driving productivity, creativity, innovation, and maintaining a competitive edge. Our recruitment process is designed to be fair and equitable, focusing on qualifications and experience.
At Canfor, diversity meansunderstanding, recognizing, and valuingthe differences that make each person unique. We see inclusion and diversity as essential to our productivity, creativity, innovation, and competitive advantage. Therefore, we strive for afair and equitable recruitment process where hiring decisions are based on each applicant's qualifications and experience.