Forklift Operator – Entry-Level, Wood Products Plant

Boise Cascade Company; Thorsby (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical + Prescription Drug

401(k) Retirement Savings

Job summary

Boise Cascade Company is seeking an entry-level forklift operator at our Thorsby, Alabama facility. The role focuses on learning to troubleshoot equipment and operate machines with minimal supervision to meet production goals.

You will work in a fast-paced production environment, supporting the production team as openings occur, with opportunities for advancement as positions become available.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least six months of manufacturing, farming, agriculture, landscaping, carpentry, mechanical, construction, warehouse, or military experience.
• Experience using a computer for record-keeping and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Adhering to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies and procedures while reporting potential safety hazards.
• Performing housekeeping functions to aid in keeping machinery functioning properly; reduce safety hazards and maintain the appearance of the plant.
• Troubleshoot, correct, and report maintenance issues on plant equipment.
• Perform minor routine preventative maintenance and minor repairs to ensure machine reliability.
• General cleaning, machine operation, loading and unloading, stacking, product grading, operating a forklift, and any other tasks as business demands.
• Contribute to a team environment by cross-training and filling in for operators during absences.

Skills

Record-keeping

Safety compliance

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Boise Cascade Company is seeking an entry-level forklift operator at our Thorsby, Alabama facility. The role focuses on learning to troubleshoot equipment and operate machines with minimal supervision to meet production goals.

You will work in a fast-paced production environment, supporting the production team as openings occur, with opportunities for advancement as positions become available.