Shipping Technician: Forklift & Railcar Loader

West-Fraser; Fairfax (SC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

West-Fraser is seeking a Shipping Technician to support the Shipping department and production teams with a strong emphasis on safety, quality and efficiency. The role involves operating forklifts, managing inbound documents, and ensuring accurate loading records.

Qualifications include a US work authorization, a high school diploma or GED, and at least 1 year of experience loading trucks or railcars. Warehouse experience is helpful and independent work is valued.

Qualifications

• Eligible to work in the United States.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1 year experience loading trucks and/or railcars is required.
• Experience working a warehouse environment is helpful.
• Ability to maintain all equipment in assigned areas.
• Computer hardware knowledge or can be trained.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Safe operation of Fork Trucks.
• Extensive knowledge of mill travel routes for shipping and production.
• Housekeeping in the shipping end.
• Communicate shipping issues to Shipping Supervisor.
• Initial inbound sheets and bill of ladings of accurate number of units loaded and recordkeeping.
• Complete shift paperwork on time.
• Execute proper pattern loading for flatbed trailers, vans and railcars with approved packaging as required by mill loading standard.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Independent worker

Safety consciousness

Recordkeeping

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Computer hardware knowledge

Job description

West-Fraser is seeking a Shipping Technician to support the Shipping department and production teams with a strong emphasis on safety, quality and efficiency. The role involves operating forklifts, managing inbound documents, and ensuring accurate loading records.

Qualifications include a US work authorization, a high school diploma or GED, and at least 1 year of experience loading trucks or railcars. Warehouse experience is helpful and independent work is valued.