Shipping/Receiving Forklift Operator (Mid-Shift)

Columbia Forest Products; Chatham (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Forest Products in Virginia is seeking a mid-shift forklift operator for 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. in a production setting. You will operate a forklift efficiently and safely to move materials around a busy loading area.

Experience in shipping/receiving is preferred. You must follow written and verbal instructions, provide feedback, and use personal protective equipment while working around moving machinery in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Forklift operator experience required in a production/shipping environment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Willingness to provide feedback and use critical thinking in daily tasks.
• Must wear personal protective equipment in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift safely and efficiently in a production environment.
• Follow written and verbal job instructions to move material and load/unload shipments.
• Adhere to safety rules and use PPE around moving machinery and busy forklift traffic.

Skills

Forklift operation

Shipping/receiving experience

Instructions follow

Feedback & critical thinking

Job description

Columbia Forest Products, North America's largest manufacturer of hardwood plywood and hardwood veneer products, is searching for talented individuals to join our team! This employee-owned company values integrity, honesty, respect and kindness for others, quality work and service to our customers, each other and the communities in which we live. If you are serious about a career and committed to be a reliable, engaged owner,

Successful candidates for this mid-shift (11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.) position must be an experienced forklift operator. Able to operate the forklift efficiently and safely in a production setting. Prior experience working in a shipping/receiving environment is preferred. This position requires you to follow written and verbal job instructions. Being able to provide feedback and apply critical thinking are other keys to this position. Employees must be able to use personal safety equipment while working in a manufacturing environment that includes moving machinery, fast paced fork lift traffic, machine noise, and a work environment that will vary depending on the time of the year. If you're ready to be a team player in a family like setting with a rich history,