About this role
POSITION SUMMARY
This position will operate industrial trucks or tractors equipped to move materials around a warehouse, storage yard, sawmill plant, or similar location. Candidates applying MUST HAVE PREVIOUS FORKLIFT EXPERIENCE/ WORK HISTORY.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities
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Move levers or controls that operate lifting devices, such as forklifts, lift beams with swivel-hooks, hoists, or elevating platforms, to load, unload, transport, or stack material.
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Position lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, or boxes and secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
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Operate or tend automatic stacking, loading, packaging, or cutting machines.
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Perform routine maintenance on vehicles or auxiliary equipment, such as cleaning, lubricating, recharging batteries, fueling, or replacing liquefied-gas tank.
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Weigh materials or products and record weight or other production data on tags or labels.
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Hook tow trucks to trailer hitches and fasten attachments, such as graders, plows, rollers, or winch cables to tractors, using hitch pins.
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Inspect product load for accuracy and safely move it around the warehouse or facility to ensure timely and complete delivery.
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Manually or mechanically load or unload materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles.
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Move controls to drive gasoline- or electric-powered trucks, cars, or tractors and transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas.
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Safety
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Observes safety and security procedures
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Reports potentially unsafe conditions
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Uses equipment and materials properly
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Wears all required personal protective equipment (PPE)
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Education and/or Experience
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High school diploma or GED
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A valid driver’s license and a good driving record
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Licensed forklift truck operator preferred
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Passion for safety initiatives and exceptional safety record
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Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays if needed
Skills
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Good communication (verbal & written), planning, and organizational skills
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Self-motivated and ability to multi-task
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Strong troubleshooting skills