Operator-Shipping Forklift

Rex Lumber is hiring for the Shipping/Planer Mill Department.

Job type:
Full Time (55+ hours) Monday – Friday with occasional Saturday.

Operate lifts, industrial trucks or tractors equipped to move, load, and stack/unstack materials around mills, warehouses and log yard.

• Move controls to drive diesel powered trucks and transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas
• Move levers and controls that operate lifting devices to load, unload, transport, and stack material
• Perform routine maintenance on vehicles and auxiliary equipment, such as cleaning, lubricating, recharging batteries, or fueling
• Stop or reset lifts, vehicles or machines when malfunctions occur, clear machine jams, and report malfunctions to a supervisor
• Participate in action planning process
• Operate machinery, forklift or other equipment, as required
• Clean work area and surrounding areas making sure it is clean and free of debris
• All other duties assigned by supervisor

• 1+ years of forklift operating experience
• Possess adequate fitness and stamina in order to conduct strenuous and physically demanding tasks
• Understand and follow oral or written instructions issued by supervisors
• Able to clearly explain problems or give instructions to others involved in keeping operations running smoothly
• Able to perform the job with limited supervision
• Understand basic machine components and operation, including working around moving mechanical parts and vibrations
• Arrive on time and stay on task in order to contribute to better output and reaching production goals
• Able to work well in an industrial environment, and as part of a team

• Must be able to work a 12-hour shift
• Perform tasks such as walking, climbing, or standing for long periods of time
• Able to bend, stoop, stretch, twist, or reach with body, arms, and/or legs
• Ability to work outside in all conditions
• Must be comfortable working around loud equipment
• Able to work while in a harness at heights over 4 feet
• Able to lift 50 lbs throughout work shift

• Follow all area/machine center specific safety regulations
• Wear all required personal protective equipment, such as hardhat, safety glasses, hearing protection, and reflective wear
• Do not enter restricted areas
• Report immediately to your supervisor any piece of equipment that is unsafe or functioning improperly to eliminate unsafe conditions
• Request assistance when a task exceeds individual knowledge
• Visually inspect equipment and area before starting/operating
• Use Standard Lockout Procedures when appropriate for machine centers
• Use proper lifting technique by pushing, pulling and lifting with your legs and not your back
• Never approach a saw while it is still running
• Follow all other safety regulations as set forth by the company

We offer outstanding benefits that include:

• Health with Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Telemedicine Program through Teladoc
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Vacations and 7 Paid Holidays
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Employee Referral Program
• Personify Health Rewards Program

Additionally, we offer:

• Safety Incentives
• Accident and Critical Care Insurance
• Wellness Incentives and Employee Recognition Programs
• Conditional Relocation Assistance
• Conditional Tuition Assistance
• On-the-Job Training
• A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
• Potential for additional Paid Time Off hours
• Overtime