Forklift Operator - Swing Shift (Grangeville)

Idaho Forest Group; Grangeville (ID); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Idaho Forest Group is seeking a Swing Shift Forklift Operator to join their team in Grangeville. This entry-level position includes a path into the Boiler-Kiln Apprenticeship program, essential for personal growth. Responsibilities involve operating forklifts, adhering to safety protocols, and ensuring a productive work pace. Join a company that values safety and offers comprehensive benefits, including a competitive salary and career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Benefits: medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

PTO and Holiday Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Annual boot allowance

Qualifications

• Must have a High school diploma or GED.
• A Forklift Certification is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work in a team is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-operating checks on the forklift before use.
• Operate a forklift to unload and load kilns.
• Report hazards to ensure a safe work environment.

Skills

Adaptability

Communication

Teamwork

Safety-consciousness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Forklift Certification

Job description

Idaho Forest Group is currently seeking a Swing Shift Forklift Operator to join our team.

This is an entry level position that will move into the Boiler-Kiln Apprenticeship program. The selected candidate will advance through the Boiler-Kiln work up steps, attend the required training and accrue the required hours in the program before reaching the top level.

You’ll be a great fit if you can:

• Conduct required pre-operating checks on forklift, prior to use.
• Consistently keep a production level of work pace.
• Operate a forklift to load and unload kilns, change kilns, and dump hopper.
• Safety-conscious by following protocols and reporting hazards to ensure a safe work environment.
• Be adaptable, curious, and committed to learning and growing.

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive Salary!! Starts at $23.34/hour
• Established career ladder to support personal growth and take your career to the next level
• Benefits available for you and your dependents: medical, dental, vision
• 401(k) with a company match
• PTO and Holiday Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• …and an annual boot allowance!

To be considered you will need:

• A High school diploma or GED.
• A Forklift Certification
• The ability to communicate effectively.
• The ability to work in a team environment.
• To adapt to various weather conditions, loud conditions, and airborne particles (sawdust) as we are working in a loud, industrial, sawmill!
• A Valid driver’s license
• To pass a hair follicle drug test, a physical, and a background check

What will put you over the top:

• Previous boiler/kiln experience.
• A Boiler license.

The Physical Demands of this job include:

Sitting and/or standing for a full shift, reaching with hands and arms, stooping, squatting, bending at the waist, kneeling, walking varying distance, climbing stairs, and listening to equipment.

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