Saw Sander Forklift Driver

States Industries Llc; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

States Industries Llc in Eugene, OR is seeking a forklift driver to operate the back-of-press (Saw forklift) and multiple lines including Saws, Size sander, and Putty lines. You will stage materials, move between centers, and support maintenance, safety, and quality goals in a high-noise mill environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, an active forklift certification, and prior forklift experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Active forklift certification is required.
• Prior forklift experience preferred.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Clear communication via radio headset.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to move materials around the Central department.
• Load and unload presses and associated lines (sander, putty, edgeplug).
• Stage and organize work-in-progress (WIP) between centers.
• Perform daily forklift inspections and report safety issues immediately.
• Follow safety rules and SOPs; keep area clean and organized.
• Support safety, production and quality goals as part of the team.

Skills

Follow instructions

Communication

Radio headset use

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Active forklift certification

Job description

DRIVER SUMMARY:Operate Saw forklift for the Back of the press, Saws, #1 and #2 Sanders, Size sander and Putty lines as principal job, help sustaining TWI trained Sander/Saw forklift drivers and be actively involved in achieving safety, quality and production goals. Work to continuously improve the Sander/Saw forklift driver operations and help the flow of production through the Central department. Depending on the drivers responsibility for the day, the driver will stage and move material from work center to work center.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Observe and follow all safety rules and regulations.General housekeeping duties within assigned area.Help organize breaking schedule through the Central department.Responsible for safe operation of forklift at all times.Must fill out a forklift inspection form daily.Let Supervisor and maintenance personnel know of problems with the forklift immediately. If forklift is not safe to drive, it will be taken to the forklift shop immediately.Unload up to 3 Presses.Stage and organize unsawn wip coming off up to 3 presses.Load and Unload the Blank stall patch stalls.Load and Unload the Manual saw.Load and Unload the Auto Saw.Load and Unload the EdgeplugLoad and Unload the Small puttylineLoad the Big putty line.Load and Unload Size sanderLoad the Finish lineOccasionally haul wood from putty area to sander staging areas.Follow forklift S.O.P.s at all times for specific job.Remove wood from Size sander and stage in Blank wip.Must support the team in achieving all Safety, Production and Quality goals.Other duties as assigned by the SupervisorWORK ENVIRONMENT:Use of personal protective equipment is required at all times. (Hearing protection and safety glasses)General mill environment. High noise, dust, jitney and pedestrian traffic.Fast paced environment while coordinating multiple tasks and information processing.Frequent getting on and off of jitney.QUALIFICATIONS:To perform this job successfully, must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:High school diploma or equivalent.Must possess an active States forklift certification card.Knowledge of ticket color and dot system, a plus.Previous forklift experience preferred.LANGUAGE SKILLS:Ability to follow oral or written instructions.Clear and effective communication and listening skills and experience.Ability to communicate with sander operator and prefinish line personnel via radio headset.MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:Basic addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.Ability to calculate basic percentages.REASONING ABILITY:Ability to understanding and carry out detailed written and oral instructions.Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions and work to implement solutions.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.AMOUNT OF TIMENone1/3Under 1/3-2/3Over2/3StandXWalkXSitXUse handsXReach with hands and armsXClimb or balanceXStoop, kneel, crouch or crawlXTalk or hearXAMOUNT OF TIMENone1/3Under 1/3-2/3Over2/3Ability to lift:Up to 10 poundsXUp to 25 poundsXUp to 50 poundsXUp to 100 poundsXMore than 100 poundsX