PM Infeed Forklift Operator

Westervelt Lumber Thomasville, AL         JOB OVERVIEW             JOB TITLE    Planer Mill Infeed Forklift Operator         JOB NO. / ID    A56458        JOB LOCATION    Thomasville, AL         GENERAL DESCRIPTION    The Planer Mill Infeed Forklift Operator will responsible for loading material from dry shed to the infeed of the tilt hoist.                 DIVISION / DEPARTMENT    Production          SUBDIVISION    Planer Mill     REPORTS TO TITLE    Planer Mill Supervisor POSITION DETAILS             FULL-TIME    40    HOURS PER WEEK NONEXEMPT     DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION     •  Responsible for operating infeed forklift and maintaining proper housekeeping. • Optimize loading for efficient production. • Ensure products meet quality specifications.    WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS     • Willing to work any shift including weekends, holidays, or overtime as needed. • Commitment to safety. • Excellent attendance record. • Good communication skills. • Ability to work in a team environment. • Ability to learn and adapt to change. • Ability to adhere to all safety policies and regulations including wearing safety equipment. • Ability to work in noisy envirnoment.      PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS • Ability to lift at least 40 pounds. • Ability to work from elevated positions using required safety gear and procedures. • Ability to perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for extended periods of time. • Able to work in a variety of environmental conditions."         EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS     • High School Diploma or GED required.         ADDITIONAL COMMENTS     Preferred Experience: • Driving and operating a mobile equipment such as front end loader, skid steer or forklift within an industrial or manufacturing environment. • Basic computer skills. • Experience working in lumber or wood products industry and/or manufacturing. • Experience troubleshooting equipment. • Sawmill experience preferred.   We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer