Forklift Operator - Lumber Mill with Great Benefits

Rex Lumber, LLC.; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Teladoc

Employee EAP

Paid vacations

Paid holidays

Disability (short/long-term)

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Employee referral program

Job summary

Rex Lumber, LLC. in Alabama is seeking a dependable team member to operate lifts, industrial trucks, and tractors in mills, warehouses, and log yards. This role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and adherence to procedures in a busy lumber production setting.

Responsibilities include moving materials, loading and unloading, basic maintenance, and following supervisor instructions. A strong safety mindset and ability to work with others in a physically demanding environment are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be capable of performing physically demanding tasks.
• Able to follow oral and written work instructions.
• Capable of communicating problems and instructions clearly to team members.
• Can work with limited supervision.
• Understand basic machine components and safe operation around moving parts.
• Must arrive on time and stay on task to support production goals.
• Work effectively as part of an industrial team.

Responsibilities

• Move materials using forklifts, trucks or tractors between loading, processing, and storage areas.
• Operate lifting devices to load, unload, transport and stack materials.
• Perform routine maintenance like cleaning, lubrication, recharging batteries, and fueling vehicles.
• Stop or reset equipment when malfunctions occur and report issues.
• Participate in action planning processes to improve safety and efficiency.
• Maintain clean work areas free of debris and hazards.
• Carry out other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Fitness for strenuous tasks

Ability to follow instructions

Clear communication

Independent work

Machine awareness

Punctuality & reliability

Teamwork in industrial setting

Tools

Forklift/industrial truck operation

Job description

Rex Lumber, LLC. in Alabama is seeking a dependable team member to operate lifts, industrial trucks, and tractors in mills, warehouses, and log yards. This role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and adherence to procedures in a busy lumber production setting.

Responsibilities include moving materials, loading and unloading, basic maintenance, and following supervisor instructions. A strong safety mindset and ability to work with others in a physically demanding environment are essential.