Grading & Packaging Specialist (Forklift)

LP Building Solutions; Sagola Township (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

LP Building Solutions in Sagola Township, Michigan, is seeking a forklift operator to grade boards to QC standards and move materials in a warehouse. The role involves operating the grader, stacker, and strapper, packaging finished units, and supporting finishing operations on rotating shifts.

Responsibilities include maintaining a clean, safe work area, documenting unit density, and ensuring efficient product flow through the finishing process.

Qualifications

• Follow all safety policies, standards and regulations.
• Follow safety rules and maintain safe work practices.
• Knowledge of lumber grade standards.
• Knowledge of line position duties and functions.
• Ability to use grading tools.
• Ability to use hand banders, forklift, and computer.
• Good math, communication, organizational and mechanical skills.
• Ability to read, write, and interpret written grades and standards.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate safety as the highest priority and follow rules.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Ensure product meets grade standards per QC manual.
• Oversee proper operation of grader, stacker and strapper areas.
• Transport units between workstations to ensure efficient flow.
• Calculate unit density and document statistics.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment.
• Identify substandard product and escalate for corrective action.
• Maintain supply of stickers, cardboard and banding for packaging.

Skills

Safety compliance

Math skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Reading grades

Forklift operation

Hand tool proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Forklift

Banding tools

Computer

Job description

LP Building Solutions in Sagola Township, Michigan, is seeking a forklift operator to grade boards to QC standards and move materials in a warehouse. The role involves operating the grader, stacker, and strapper, packaging finished units, and supporting finishing operations on rotating shifts.

Responsibilities include maintaining a clean, safe work area, documenting unit density, and ensuring efficient product flow through the finishing process.