Forklift Operator - Heavy Equipment

J Gibson McIlvain Company; White Marsh (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

J. Gibson McIlvain Company in White Marsh, MD is seeking a proficient and safety-conscious heavy terrain Forklift Operator to join our team. The role involves moving lumber, receiving shipments, stacking, and ensuring accurate inventory control and timely loading for deliveries.

Responsibilities include operating forklifts and RF scanners, following safety protocols, and performing occasional order filler duties. Outdoor duties and day schedules are required, with pre-employment drug screening.

Qualifications

• Valid forklift operator certification.
• Proven experience as Forklift Operator or similar role.
• Ability to operate various types of forklifts and other power equipment.
• Strong attention to safety protocols.
• Proficiency using hand-held radio frequency equipment.
• Efficient organizational and record-keeping abilities.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count lumber.
• Receive and put away inbound shipments, ensure safe movement of lumber to storage locations.
• Stack and store lumber efficiently and securely in designated areas.
• Maintain quality control by inspecting inbound and outbound shipments for damage and reporting discrepancies.
• Prepare lumber for shipment following order instructions and ensure accurate loading and delivery to destinations.
• Perform picking duties to meet customer service standards.
• Maintain equipment and perform daily inspections and minor maintenance.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety protocols

Inventory/record keeping

Outdoor work

Attention to detail

Tools

RF scanner

Job description

Description

J. Gibson McIlvain Company has been providing high quality wood products since 1798 and is a trusted and well-known name and hardwood authority in the lumber business. As the Importer of Record, Lumber yard, and Architectural Millwork House we have total quality control throughout the entire supply chain from the forest anywhere in the world all the way to your job site. With centuries of experience, we are a powerful supplier of both domestic and imported, exotic hardwood lumber such as Teak, Sapele, Genuine Mahogany, Black Walnut, and Ipe. J. Gibson McIlvain is more than just materials and with our comprehensive architectural millwork facility, we offer custom millwork services from interior trim and cabinetry to exterior siding, pergolas, and furniture.

We are seeking a proficient and safety conscious heavy terrain Forklift Operator to join our growing team. As a Forklift Operator, you will play a crucial role in the safe and efficient handling of lumber and materials within our facility. This position may also involve Order Filler and Checker duties as required.

Job Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift to safely and skillfully move, locate, relocate, stack, and count lumber.
• Accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the forklift and may be responsible for performing Order Filler and Checker duties.
• Receive and put away inbound shipments, ensuring the safe movement of lumber to storage locations.
• Stack and store lumber efficiently and securely in designated areas.
• Maintain quality control by ensuring accuracy and inspecting inbound and outbound shipments for damage, promptly reporting any discrepancies.
• Prepare lumber for shipment, following order instructions, and ensuring precise loading and delivery to specified destinations (e.g., Mill, Kiln, Stacker, Vision Talley).
• Perform picking duties efficiently, meeting customer service standards.
• Keep scrap bins empty to facilitate Mill and Yard cleanliness.
• Load lumber onto trucks or trailers from staging and storage areas with efficiency.
• Utilize forklifts, clamp trucks, or other powered equipment to handle and move lumber and materials.
• Operate hand-held radio frequency equipment for inventory, picking, receiving, put-away, and load functions, as required.
• Maintain the Company's equipment and materials in an organized and clean manner, conducting daily inspections and performing minor equipment maintenance.
• Operate all equipment following prescribed work methods to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Maintain accurate records and reports to uphold tight inventory control and security.
• Assist in physical inventories and support proper stock rotation.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• Valid forklift operator certification
• Proven experience as Forklift Operator or in a similar role
• Ability to operate various types of forklifts and other power equipment
• Strong attention to safety protocols
• Proficiency using hand-held radio frequency equipment
• Efficient organizational and record-keeping abilities
• Basic maintenance skills for equipment upkeep
• Reliable transportation to White Marsh, MD.
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm or Monday-Friday, 2:00pm-10:30pm
• Ability to work outdoors, year-round regardless of weather elements
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening (including marijuana)