Westervelt Lumber Thomasville, AL
JOB OVERVIEW
JOB TITLE Planer Mill Infeed Forklift Operator
JOB NO. / ID A56458
JOB LOCATION Thomasville, AL
GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Planer Mill Infeed Forklift Operator will responsible for loading material from dry shed to the infeed of the tilt hoist.
DIVISION / DEPARTMENT Production
SUBDIVISION Planer Mill
REPORTS TO TITLE Planer Mill Supervisor
POSITION DETAILS
FULL-TIME 40 HOURS PER WEEK
NONEXEMPT
DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION
- Responsible for operating infeed forklift and maintaining proper housekeeping.
- Optimize loading for efficient production.
- Ensure products meet quality specifications.
WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Willing to work any shift including weekends, holidays, or overtime as needed.
- Commitment to safety.
- Excellent attendance record.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Ability to learn and adapt to change.
- Ability to adhere to all safety policies and regulations including wearing safety equipment.
- Ability to work in noisy envirnoment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to lift at least 40 pounds.
- Ability to work from elevated positions using required safety gear and procedures.
- Ability to perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for extended periods of time.
- Able to work in a variety of environmental conditions."
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- High School Diploma or GED required.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
Preferred Experience:
- Driving and operating a mobile equipment such as front end loader, skid steer or forklift within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
- Basic computer skills.
- Experience working in lumber or wood products industry and/or manufacturing.
- Experience troubleshooting equipment.
- Sawmill experience preferred.
We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer
