Forklift Operator & Shipper – Warehouse Motive

J.M. Huber Corporation; Mississippi; Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Huber Engineered Woods, a division of J.M. Huber Corporation, seeks a production operator responsible for operating the strapping station and forklift, unloading units, and staging them for downstream processes.

The role includes assisting in safety programs, training new staff, inspecting equipment, and moving materials across production areas. Shift work, including weekends and holidays, is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 0 to 3 years manufacturing experience.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Must be able to work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Operates strapping station, forklift, and relieves operators in the production of tagged, counted, and strapped units of board.
• Offloads units from the strapper out feed conveyor and stages in designated area.
• Trains new and replacement employees and participates in safety programs.
• Notifies and assists Finishing Operator where deficiencies are noted so issues can be corrected.
• Moves freight, stock, raw materials, finished goods, and other materials as needed.
• Maintains safety and cleanliness according to procedures and regulations.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

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Shipper/Tarper

Date: Oct 7, 2026

Company: JM Huber Corporation

Huber Engineered Woods (HEW), a division of J.M. Huber Corporation, combines its advanced adhesives and wood product technologies with state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities to produce premium structural wood panel products. Innovative construction products like AdvanTech® subflooring and ZIP System® sheathing have changed the way homes and buildings go together. HEW brings together professionals with experience in research and development, product engineering and manufacturing to create products that solve specific problems.

Our Corporate Office is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. HEW manufacturing facilities are located in Georgia, Virginia, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Maine. To learn more, please visit our website at www.huberwood.com .

Position Summary

Operates strapping station, forklift, andrelievesoperators in the production of tagged, counted, and strapped units of board. Offloadsunits from the strapperout feedconveyor and stages in designatedarea. Trains new and replacement employees andparticipatesin safety programs.

• Assists ininspecting strappingstationfor proper operation daily. This includes:
  • Strapping
  • Tensioning tool
  • 2 x 4 runner adjustment station
  • Stack heights
• Assistsin the operation of strapper to secure strapping around units of finished panels and monitors continuously (whileoperating), conformance to standardsrelativeto:
  • Prints unit tag out of Shop Floor System
  • Skid placement
  • Strap tension
  • Unit tagging
  • Piece count in units
  • Damage to units
  • Adjustment of bundles on conveyors and rolls
  • Paintstation
• Notifies andassistsFinishing Operatorwhere deficiencies are noted so the problem can be corrected by:
  • Straightening crooked boards on saw line
  • Clearing jammed stickers
  • Feeding saw line with takeout material
  • Checking grade stamp on boards
  • Cleaning paint station
• Moves freight, stock, raw materials, finished goods, and other materials to and from storageand productionareas, loading docks, delivery vehicles by hand and a variety of mobile equipment andvarious typesand sizes of forklifts.
• Regrades damaged boards and bundlesidentifiesby the Quality Assurance Technician inregradearea.
• Replacesboards in unit bundles after Quality Assurance Technician takes samples and replacesunitin storage.
• Protects the safety of Company personnel, contractors, and visitors bymaintaininga safe and clean working environment through compliance with procedures,rulesand regulations.
• Maintains customer confidence by routinely inspectingconditionof manufactured material. Is familiar with product specifications. Understands company inspection and release processes. Detects and reports defective material and/or questionable conditions toFinishing Operator and/or Supervisor.
• Ensuresproper operation of paint booth to ensure finished bundles are properlyedge sealed. Cleans spray nozzles and paintboothandnotifiesSupervisor and/or Maintenance personnel when problems arise. Mayassistin preventative maintenance on maintenance day.
• Achieves workobjectivesby reading, interpreting, and applying complex written documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions and standard operating procedures.
• Performs general physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs, moving whole body and multilimbed coordination
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.

Specialized/Technical Knowledge or Required Skills

High School Diploma or GED

0 to 3 Years Manufacturing Experience

Forklift experience preferred

Must be able to work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays per shift schedule

Huber Engineered Woods is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, genetic information, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.