Job Description & Responsibilities:
This position requires the Forklift Operator to move materials safely and efficiently to and from production lines, band material prior to moving material to the warehouse, and assist in loading and unloading delivery trucks as needed. Drivers are held to a standard to adhere to all safety practices and comply with all company policies including Department Employee expectations. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: • Champion Safety. Safety is the upmost priority. Maintains a healthy work environment by following all company standards, policies, and procedures as well as those required by state and federal law. • Transport material throughout the manufacturing plant safely with forklift. • Replenishes lumber supply for the gang rip, rip saw, and planer as needed. • Ensure proper packaging and labeling procedures are followed. • Perform inventory transactions with handheld device when moving material. • Ensure proper placement of materials on trucks in, order to prevent damage. • Print materials for delivery drivers from computer. • Print labels for shipping cartons. • Proper PPE Usage while performing all job duties. • Adhering to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures. • Ensure accuracy and quality of all deliverables. • Cleaning up debris where you have moved materials. • Assist with other production functions as needed. • Perform all other duties as assigned. This individual should exemplify the company values of Integrity, Servant Leadership, Respect for People, Continuous Improvement, and Customer Focus.
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EDUCATION and CONTINUIOUS TRAINING: • High school/GED. • A minimum of two (2) or more years of forklift operator experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment, preferably with unloading/loading of delivery vehicles. Forklift Certification required and recertification every three (3) years or as needed. • Ability to effectively communicates in English, both verbally and in writing. Additional languages preferred. • Ability to communicate professionally and effectively. • Must be able to work well with others and collaborate in a team environment. • Effective time management and organizational skills. • The ability to successfully use a computer without assistance to complete assigned tasks. SAP knowledge preferred. • The ability to read and comprehend written instructions as required to complete assigned tasks. • Willing and able to maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing safety equipment, e.g., safety glasses, hearing protection, and other PPE as required by specific jobs. • Willing and able to work in a hot, humid, cold, and noisy industrial environment. • High level attention to detail. • Continuous training in-house and external as needed.
Salary:
Depending on Experience
Contact:
Employer: Woodgrain
Location: Americus, GA
Link: https://jobs.woodgrain.com/default/job/SHIPPING-FORKLIFT-OPERATOR/1110-en_US