Forklift Operator - Lumber & Sawmill Logistics

Collins Pine Company (Collins); Chester (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins Pine Company is seeking a forklift operator to safely operate the forklift, move lumber through production, and assist with planer in-feed/out-feed, shipping, and kiln processes. The role requires adherence to safety standards, ability to organize units by species and size, and to perform startup/shutdown inspections, with on-site attendance essential.

Responsibilities include loading and unloading, assisting with railcar and trailer shipments, and maintaining a clean work area while

Qualifications

• Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
• Ability to drive loaded lift truck and check fluids preferred.
• Knowledge and ability to operate hand and power tools and measuring instruments preferred.
• Ability to follow all company, state and federal safety rules when performing required job duties.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to move lumber products through production phases.
• Comply with safety standards and report hazards.
• Planer in-feed/out-feed tasks and assist with loading and shipping.
• Maintain organization of lumber by species, size, and quality; perform inspections.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Tool use

Measurement skills

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Measuring instruments

Job description

Collins Pine Company is seeking a forklift operator to safely operate the forklift, move lumber through production, and assist with planer in-feed/out-feed, shipping, and kiln processes. The role requires adherence to safety standards, ability to organize units by species and size, and to perform startup/shutdown inspections, with on-site attendance essential.

Responsibilities include loading and unloading, assisting with railcar and trailer shipments, and maintaining a clean work area while