LSBG BC FORKLIFT OP

Woodgrain, Inc.; Leesburg (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA

FSA

401(k) with company match

Long-term disability

Short-term disability

Life Insurance

AD&D

Paid holidays

Floating holiday

Paid time off

Job summary

Woodgrain, Inc. in Leesburg, GA is seeking a Forklift Operator to support daily production by safely transporting materials and maintaining accurate inventory records. The role requires operating a forklift, staging materials, and moving items between work centers in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will follow safety procedures, utilize handheld devices for inventory, and collaborate with the team to keep materials flowing and organized on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Ability to safely operate a forklift and maintain required company authorization.
• Ability to use handheld inventory devices and accurately record material transactions.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively.
• Ability to solve problems using critical thinking.
• Ability to complete work with an understanding of larger objectives in mind.
• Ability to work well and collaborate in a team environment.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Ability to follow established safety procedures and maintain an organized work environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift to safely transport raw materials, work-in-process materials, and finished products throughout the facility.
• Pull and stage raw materials needed to support production in the Wrap and Basecoat departments.
• Transport materials between work centers and departments to maintain production flow.
• Remove finished products from production areas and properly store them in designated inventory locations.
• Complete accurate and timely inventory transactions using a handheld scanning device, including material movements, transfers, and put-away activities.
• Maintain organized inventory and storage areas, ensuring materials are properly identified, stored, and accessible.
• Assist with inventory accuracy by identifying and reporting discrepancies, damaged materials, or misplaced inventory.
• Follow all forklift operating procedures, required PPE, and company safety rules.
• Perform required forklift inspections and promptly report equipment concerns or unsafe conditions.
• Maintain clear aisles, pedestrian walkways, and work areas to ensure safe material handling operations.
• Coordinate with production employees and supervisors to prioritize material movements and prevent production delays.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• This individual should exemplify the company values of Integrity, Servant Leadership, Respect for People, Continuous Improvement, and Customer Focus.

Job description

Looking for stability? Join Woodgrain! We’re growing fast and offering lifetime careers in a supportive work environment.

About Woodgrain:

Woodgrain is one of the top millwork operations in the world, with locations throughout the United States and Chile. With 70 years of quality manufacturing craftsmanship and service, Woodgrain is a top producer of mouldings, doors, and windows, as well as a premier distributor of specialty building products. Woodgrain Inc. is headquartered in Fruitland, Idaho with six divisions and over 45 manufacturing and warehouse facilities in the United States and South America. Since 1954, Woodgrain is proud to be family owned and operated.

Purpose

The Wrap & Basecoat Forklift Operator is responsible for supporting daily production operations by safely transporting, staging, and organizing raw materials and finished products throughout the Wrap and Basecoat departments. This position ensures materials are available at the appropriate work centers, inventory transactions are accurately recorded, and materials are stored in an organized and safe manner to support efficient production.

Essential Duties, Responsibilities, Expectations and Performance Measures

Operate a forklift to safely transport raw materials, work-in-process materials, and finished products throughout the facility.

Pull and stage raw materials needed to support production in the Wrap and Basecoat departments.

Transport materials between work centers and departments to maintain production flow.

Remove finished products from production areas and properly store them in designated inventory locations.

Complete accurate and timely inventory transactions using a handheld scanning device, including material movements, transfers, and put-away activities.

Maintain organized inventory and storage areas, ensuring materials are properly identified, stored, and accessible.

Assist with inventory accuracy by identifying and reporting discrepancies, damaged materials, or misplaced inventory.

Follow all forklift operating procedures, required personal protective equipment (PPE) standards, and company safety rules.

Perform required forklift inspections and promptly report equipment concerns or unsafe conditions.

Maintain clear aisles, pedestrian walkways, and work areas to ensure safe material handling operations.

Coordinate with production employees and supervisors to prioritize material movements and prevent production delays.

Perform other duties as assigned.

This individual should exemplify the company values of Integrity, Servant Leadership, Respect for People, Continuous Improvement, and Customer Focus.

Knowledge/Skills/Education and Continuous Training

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to safely operate a forklift and maintain required company authorization.

Ability to use handheld inventory devices and accurately record material transactions.

Ability to communicate professionally and effectively.

Ability to solve problems using critical thinking.

Ability to complete work with an understanding of larger objectives in mind.

Ability to work well and collaborate in a team environment.

Effective time management and organizational skills.

High level of attention to detail.

Ability to follow established safety procedures and maintain an organized work environment.

Reporting Line and Supervisory Responsibilities

This position reports directly to the Shift Supervisor.

No supervisory responsibility.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This person is expected to perform work in the manufacturing floor/environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.

This position requires regular operation of a forklift in an active manufacturing environment, including movement between production departments, storage areas, and work centers. All required PPE and forklift safety procedures must be followed.

This is a full-time position. This position occasionally requires long hours and weekend work.

Summary of Company Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) with a Company Match
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D
• Employer Paid Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Supplemental Hospital and Accident Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• 8 Company Paid Holidays & 1 Floating Holiday
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Woodgrain is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Woodgrain is a drug, alcohol, and tobacco-free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent upon pre-employment background and drug screening, and some positions require a fitness for duty test.