Kiln Forklift Operator

Job Title

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to become part of team. As the successful candidate, you will be responsible for driving a diesel-powered industrial truck equipped with lifting devices such as forklift to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials.

What you will do:

• Separate and re-inject lumber that has fallen from packs of lumber being transported from Green Stackers to the Kilns and from Kilns to the dry lumber yard.
• Grease kiln trucks.
• Grease kilns and fan shaft bearings weekly.
• Breakdown dry lumber on the kiln trucks and stack in the designated areas.
• Place green lumber stacks on kiln carts with concrete weights and prepare it for entry into the dry kiln.
• Remove dried lumber from the kiln and place in dry storage area according to length and dimension.
• Reload kilns as needed with green lumber.
• Keep Kiln area and Lumber yard in a clean and organized manner.
• Report any drying defects noticed during day to day tasks, to Supervisor.
• Report any steam leaks to Supervisor.
• Assist Supervisor in daily tasks as needed.
• Assist in maintaining and cleaning of the dry kilns during maintenance periods.
• Strong commitment to working safely
• Performing daily inspections of lift trucks and completing required forms
• Ensuring lift truck maintenance and servicing requirements are met
• Loading and unloading materials in a safe and efficient manner
• Maintaining contact with the supervisor(s) and working to resolve any issues as they may they arise
• Following all regulations, company policies, and procedures

What you will do:

• Preferred kiln forklift experience
• Minimum two years of experience
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• The desire to learn, grow and succeed
• Industrial experience and post-secondary education would be considered an asset
• Strong commitment to working safely
• Must be able to work rotating shifts
• Must be at least 18 years old and have a HS Diploma/GED

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum age of 18 years
• Excellent safety record
• Follow all safety criteria and contribute to the safety program
• Follow all electrical safety standards
• Willing to work any shift
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Excellent attendance record
• Demonstrable mechanical aptitude
• Basic maintenance skills
• Capability to troubleshoot issues and diagnose problems within the department and/or related equipment.
• Able to maintain or assist with maintaining the assigned area and/or related equipment.
• Capability to perform preventative maintenance on your assigned machine
• Able to climb ladders and work in elevated workplaces
• Capable of working in tight close spaces
• Ability to make quality control checks and adjustments at the assigned area and/or other related equipment.
• Ability to keep the department clean and meet housekeeping standards.
• Willingness and ability to learn and use some basic computer-related operating skills
• Willing to train others within the department and/or related equipment
• Willing to cross-train on other equipment

• Minimum of six (6) months in a manufacturing or industrial environment

• Benefits starting Day 1
• Competitive starting pay
• On-the-job training
• A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• 401K with company match and additional retirement contribution
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid vacations and holidays

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