Lumber Yard Forklift Operator | Shipping & Safety

Kennebec Lumber Co; Grantham (NH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennebec Lumber Company in New Hampshire is seeking a Forklift Operator to support shipping operations and maintain yard inventory. You will load and unload trucks, tag lumber, scan shipping documents, and keep the yard organized.

This role emphasizes safety, PPE compliance, and efficient material handling. You will work under the direction of the manager, follow the employee handbook, and participate in housekeeping to ensure a clean, safe yard.

Responsibilities

• Load and Unload trucks with accuracy
• Communicate with dispatcher; know the daily shipping activity
• Assist in printing tags and tagging lumber
• Scan outgoing lumber tags with handheld to produce shipping paperwork
• Stack/Sort Full rows utilizing maximum height capacity
• 3-4 Packs high on hot top
• Bases must be 2 full packs, DO NOT stack on partial packs
• Stack all Species and Sizes together. All Lumber must be 6' away from buildings
• Keep yard free of loose blocking – keep picked up in racks
• Clear all debris (strapping, etc.) from yard
• Ensure lift is cleaned/inspected daily
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Safety First - PPE Hard hat in all areas of the yard, florescent vests required for all yard activity, eye protection, hearing protection
• Steel/Safety Toed footwear required in all areas
• Hear Protection required in all areas near running equipment. Exception being – inside cab of outside machine forklifts
• Report all near misses and unsafe acts
• Pedestrian awareness at all times in the area
• Follow KLC employee handbook policies & procedures
• Radio communication & acknowledgment
• Use professionalism at all times
• Answer all calls in a timely manner
• Pick up after yourself and participate in the department housekeeping program

Job description

Kennebec Lumber Company in New Hampshire is seeking a Forklift Operator to support shipping operations and maintain yard inventory. You will load and unload trucks, tag lumber, scan shipping documents, and keep the yard organized.

This role emphasizes safety, PPE compliance, and efficient material handling. You will work under the direction of the manager, follow the employee handbook, and participate in housekeeping to ensure a clean, safe yard.