Forklift Operator

American Hardwood Industries; Waynesboro (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Time Hours

Competitive Pay

Full Plan of Benefits

Job summary

American Hardwood Industries in Waynesboro, VA is seeking a first shift Forklift Operator to join a world-class lumber organization. The role operates a forklift in a large warehouse to locate, organize, and move material, with potential additional production duties.

High school degree is preferred but not required, and prior warehouse experience is valued. Must be able to lift 50 lbs and work safely in an outdoor environment when needed.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a forklift is required for 10,000 lbs and heavier.
• Ability to locate, pull, and organize loads for orders.
• Willingness to work overtime and in outdoor environments.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift in a warehouse setting.
• Assist in other production tasks as needed.
• Identify sort numbers and place loads into correct carts.
• Maintain safety and environmental guidelines.

Skills

Independent worker

Safety conscious

Organization

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Education

High School diploma preferred

Job description

AHI, a member of The Baillie Group is looking to add a Forklift Operator to the team in Waynesboro, VA. This is a great opportunity for an individual to join a world class lumber organization as a first shift forklift operator. The positions primary responsibilities include operating a forklift in a large open warehouse to locate/organize/move material as needed.

Forklift Operator Pay & Benefits:

• Full Time Hours
• Competitive Pay
• 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