Forklift Operator

Keeps materials and finished goods moving safely and efficiently, from receiving freight to staging raw lumber to hauling waste.

• Complete a pre-shift inspection of the forklift, report any defects or safety concerns to the supervisor, and do not operate equipment that is unsafe.
• Drive the forklift safely and efficiently, following all work rules and safe operating procedures.
• Follow plant traffic rules, wear the seat belt at all times, and yield to pedestrians.
• Operate the forklift indoors and outdoors, in all weather conditions and within space constraints.
• Refuel gasoline and diesel units and charge or change batteries on electric units, following safe procedures.
• Inspect incoming freight for quantity, correct material, and condition, and report any inaccuracies or damage to management.
• Take full responsibility for maintaining quality and minimizing damage to finished goods and raw materials during transport, loading, unloading, and material layout for production.
• Transport waste for disposal and to the rework process.

• Plan and organize warehouse space to accommodate inventory, including finished goods and raw lumber sorted by species, thickness, and length.
• Sort and organize raw materials to meet production schedules and process requirements, including species, thickness, length, and blank thickness, width, and length.
• Stack lumber coming from the planer, arranging boards into sturdy units of standard width for easy transport and storage.
• Band piles securely for transport.
• Pick up all 4x4 pilers and close the warehouse doors at the end of each shift.
• Keep traffic ways and roadways clear through the plant, in and out of the warehouses, and around loading docks and large entry doors.

• Wear required personal protective equipment(PPE) and follow all safety rules and procedures.
• Read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, loading schedules, freight slips, and inventory and production reports.
• Maintain effective relationships and communication with management and co-workers.
• Assist other forklift drivers when time permits.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Regularly sit, drive, and climb up and down off the forklift.
• Occasionally walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop and kneel.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Vision and depth perception adequate to operate powered equipment safely.
• Hearing adequate to detect warning signals and communicate in a noisy plant environment.

• Work is performed indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, with regular exposure to noise, dust, vehicle traffic, and changes in temperature. Required PPE must be worn.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or general education degree(GED); or one to three months of forklift operating experience and/or training.
• Must complete Ferche's forklift training and operator evaluation before operating equipment independently.
• Demonstrated history of safe work practices.

• Mechanical aptitude, including skill in the operation and care of forklift equipment.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
• Ability to work as a team member, with good communication skills.
• Self-motivated and quality-conscious, with a positive attitude and a proactive approach to the work.
• Good attendance.
• Ability to work overtime when additional hours and production are required to meet customer delivery schedules.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and to comply with Ferche's Substance Abuse Policy.

• Medical, dental, vision insurance options.
• Employer paid life insurance.
• 401K with company match
• Additional voluntary insurances.
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Generous PTO policy

Salary: $/hour