Utility (3rd shift)

Columbia Forest Products; Chatham (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Forest Products in Virginia is seeking a versatile forklift operator who can rotate through multiple production tasks, learn new processes, and uphold safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires following written and verbal instructions, cross-training across functions, and contributing feedback to improve operations; candidates should be team players with attention to detail.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or better.
• Demonstrated safety performance.
• Being present on your scheduled shift is essential for dependable company and individual performance.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift safely in a production setting.
• Cross train to perform multiple functions within the facility.
• Follow written and verbal instructions.
• Provide feedback and apply critical thinking.
• Use personal safety equipment in a manufacturing environment with moving machinery.

Skills

Rotate duties

Cross training

Read tape measure

Basic computer literacy

Quality focus

Problem solving

Follow detailed instructions

Team player

Detail oriented

Education

High School diploma or better

Job description

Successful candidates for this position is a person who likes variety and learning multiple processes. This person must bean experienced forklift operator. Able to operate the forklift efficiently and safely in a production setting.You will be cross trained to perform several functions within the facility. 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 of providing a quality product,

Our Core Values we take pride in: Customer Service Above all Else, We Are Family, Share the Success and Absolute Integrity.

Skills

Required

• Can rotate and cross train job duties Some Knowledge
• Can add, subtract, mulitp Intermediate
• Quality Focused Intermediate
• Follows Detailed Instructions Advanced
• Problem Solving Skills Some Knowledge
• Ability to read a tape measure Some Knowledge
• Basic computer literacy Some Knowledge

Behaviors

Required

• Team Player : Works well as a member of a group
• Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Preferred

• Enthusiastic : Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Motivations

Preferred

• Entrepreneurial Spirit : Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business
• Self-Starter : Inspired to perform without outside help
• Flexibility : Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Education

Preferred

• High School or better.

Experience

Preferred

• Demonstrated safety performance
• Being present on your scheduled shift is essential for dependable company and individual performance.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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