Forklift Operator - Augusta GA

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Forklift Operator - Augusta GA

Forklift Operator - Augusta GA

West Fraser is a diversified North American wood products company producing southern yellow pine lumber and wood chips across the Southern US and Western Canada.  We are the largest lumber producer in North America!

Our employees operate in a culture that values safety first and rewards hard work. We recognize and support our team culture and focus on growing our team by promoting from within – many of our employees have built their careers with us.

Forklift responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Unload and properly place packs in the appropriate storage location.
• Load packs on to Tilt hoist
• Assist in lift operating procedures at the green stacker when necessary.
• Assist in finish forklift duties whenever needed.
• Involved in the week-end loading and unloading of the dry kilns
• Maintaining safe work areas, collecting debris and disposing of sawdust and dropped lumber in assigned areas
• Showing a willingness and flexibility to perform various job assignments that may change daily
• Supporting our culture of safety by adhering to mill safety policies and procedures at all times
• Complete equipment checks and perform preventive maintenance on equipment

   
Requirements include:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of six (6) months in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred
• Prior industrial forklift experience
• Ability to drive a 35,000-pound Forklift
• Must be able to distinguish size, widths, lengths, or types of lumber.
• Ability to work outdoors in all temperatures in loud, high volume environments performing physical tasks throughout the shift
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position which includes walking, standing, sitting, climbing stairs, bending and lifting up to 50 pounds
• Ability to perform all tasks in accordance with West Fraser safety policies and procedures
• Recognize and support our team culture, communicating effectively with all team members
• Ability to work day or night shifts, holidays and weekends
• Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check, drug screen test and physical

   
Our highly competitive compensation package includes:

• Competitive starting pay along with on-the-job training and a culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
• Outstanding benefits package including medical, dental, 401k, life insurance, disability, paid vacations and holidays

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