Forklift Operator - D Crew

Columbia Forest Products; Old Fort (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Forest Products is seeking a Powered Industrial Forklift Operator to manage wood inventory and support production in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and relevant forklift experience. Join a company that values employee ownership and community involvement, offering a range of benefits including medical and retirement plans.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401K

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum computer skills required (ERP System).
• Powered Industrial Forklift license or course required.

Responsibilities

• Operate Powered Industrial Forklift safely while managing wood inventory.
• Ensure material quality for customer orders.
• Maintain MDF core and hardwood inventory accuracy.

Skills

Ability to drive Powered Industrial Forklift

Knowledge of veneer grades

Critical thinking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ERP System

Powered Industrial Forklift

Job description

Pay $20.49 + $1.50 shift differential

Schedule - D Crew 12 Hour Rotation

GENERAL DUTIES:

· Must be able to perform current operational work standards

· Ability to drive Powered Industrial Forklift

· Keep core and hardwood stored by size and/or part codes.

· Loads trucks as needed for customer orders

· Pull and send manufacturing supplies to mill.

· Communicates with Process Lead or Team Lead if issues with core, hardwood, or customer orders.

· Knowledge of veneer grades.

· Maintain MDF core inventory accuracy.

· Maintain hardwood inventory accuracy.

· Pull shop for plant orders.

· Manages VMI inventory.

· Ability to flex to other roles as needed to help the flow of material through the Gluing process.

· Additional duties assigned.

SAFETY:

· Position must operate their Powered Industrial Forklift while moving a large volume of wood; the warning light and back-up alarm must be checked to ensure they are operational.

· PPE -Earplugs, safety glasses, and area appropriate gloves must be worn.

· Industrial forklift license course or truck license.

· Operates Powered Industrial Forklift in a safe manner paying attention to surroundings.

QUALITY:

· Ensure to send the proper material to the mill for orders.

· Ensure to load proper material on trucks to customers and mill.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· High School Diploma or GED preferred

· Minimum computer skills. (ERP System)

· Powered Industrial Forklift license or license course.

· Position requires the ability to plan and perform unusual and difficult work and make decisions involving the use of considerable ingenuity.

· Position requires regular work with lightweight materials and occasional work with average weight materials.

· Position must concentrate mental and visual attention while closely planning and laying out complete work.

*** Applicants must be able to perform all aspects of the job’s requirements with or without reasonable accommodations***

Successful candidates must be able to work in various jobs which can include rotating to different job duties. These job duties could include various machine operators, handling material, grading material, quality checks, clean up, and other similar manufacturing activities. This position requires you to follow written and verbal job instructions. Being able to provide feedback and apply critical thinking are other keys to this position. Employees must be able to use personal safety equipment while working in a manufacturing environment that includes moving machinery, fast paced fork lift traffic, machine noise, and a work environment that will vary depending on the time of the year. If you’re ready to be a team player in a family like setting with a rich history, then apply now.


Columbia Forest Products is North America’s largest manufacturer of hardwood plywood and hardwood veneer products. Columbia’s decorative interior veneers and panels are used in high-end cabinetry, fine furniture, architectural millwork and commercial fixtures.?


Columbia Forest Products is an employee owned company that has a wide array of benefits: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401K, Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance. Our company stands out because of our commitment to our employees. In fact, we have a CFP Foundation dedicated to helping our employees, employees families and the local community.


Our Core Values we take pride in: Customer Service Above all Else, We Are Family, Share the Success and Absolute Integrity. If these are core values that you represent, please take the time to apply online for this rewarding career with Columbia Forest Products.

Qualifications Education

Preferred

High School

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