Forklift Operator; Req

Forklift Operator (Req 16649)

Pacific Coast Building Products, a leading manufacturer of concrete masonry products.

Basilite Building Products, LLC is one of the largest manufacturers of concrete masonry products in the Western United States. Product lines include structural block, interlocking paving stones, engineered wall systems, retaining walls, ornamental and garden products, and a full range of sack goods. We are a proud member of the Pacific Coast Building Products Family of Companies.

Under the supervision of the Plant Superintendent, this position loads, transports, and unloads, various materials utilizing a forklift and is responsible for supporting and demonstrating the Core Values of Integrity, Safety, Respect, Customer Focus, Quality, Innovation and Financial Success. Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Prepare and inspect empty pallets to be used for daily production.
• Load and keep pallet magazine dispensers loaded with empty pallet throughout the day.
• Ensure pallets loaded into pallet magazine dispensers are in good shape.
• Print material tags for daily production.
• Place inventory in correct place.
• Keep special order products in row B and C organized by project name and customer.
• Arranges product in the yard and keeps product straight and orderly.
• Checks all products for quality issues.
• Organizes and moves pallets to various yard locations as needed.
• Dumps skip buckets of broken or damaged product and waste material at the end of shift.
• Help sweep all areas of the plant at the end of the shift.
• Verify and reconcile paperwork for the dry side counts.
• Perform daily safety inspection of forklifts.
• Maintain and fuel forklift including checking and maintaining oil and water.
• Maintain clean and orderly work area.
• Attend safety meetings and abides by all safety rules set forth by company and governmental regulatory agencies; ensures that hazardous conditions are reported and corrected.
• Must be available to work overtime, when needed, including weekend shifts.
• Predictable and Regular attendance is required.

• Requires basic math, reading and writing skills.
• On-the-job training experience is required to be able to perform duties.
• Ability to operate a forklift and any other equipment required to perform duties.
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers, customers and superiors.
• Ability to listen and follow directions.
• Must be available to work overtime, when needed, including weekend shifts.
• Predictable and Regular attendance is required.

• Standing, walking, sitting, talking/listening, bending and twisting at the neck and waist, climbing or balancing, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms.
• Simple grasping with both right and left hands.
• Occasionally lifting up to 100 pounds.
• Occasionally required to bend at the waist; lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.

• Work near moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions, heat or cold (non-weather) conditions.
• Very loud noise.
• Working around trucks in congested traffic areas.
• Plant environment moving machinery, dusty, dirty and muddy.
• Wear mandatory and/or other appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

Nearest Major Market:
Boise,  Secondary Market:
Meridian.

Entry level

Full-time

Manufacturing and Production

Manufacturing

Salary Range: $18.00 - $20.00 / Hour, DOE. This is a regular, full-time position with competitive compensation and full benefits including medical/dental insurance, disability benefits, life insurance, 401(k), profit sharing retirement plan, and wellness programs. We are an equal opportunity employer and promote a drug free workplace.