Forklift Operator

Job Description

Job Description

COMPANY INFO

Location: Woodland, CA

This is an opportunity to get in on Company that is powered by one of the largest most successful pressure treaters and building material distributors in the industry. Our mindset is growth and expansion for our Company and our Team. We are hiring people who are passionate about what they do every day, who have a desire to make a difference, and who thrive in a team environment. We reward our employees through competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and advancement opportunities. We strive to provide a safe and enjoyable place to work!

We believe in equal opportunity and promoting a Team Environment with Safe Working Conditions while providing our employees the opportunity to advance their skill sets to grow their careers while contributing to the growth of our Company.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Forklift Operator - Loader

EXPECTED CONTRIBUTIONS:
• Safely operate powered industrial trucks to load and unload materials and move them to and from storage areas, machines centers, railroad cars, and or trucks.
• Correct tallies, and inspecting freight for damage.
• Monitor and maintain Industrial Lifts performing daily equipment checks such as oil and coolant levels and greasing on regular intervals.
• Assist with production
• Complete assignments as requested by the supervisor.
• Participate in safety and training programs and meetings.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
• Responding promptly and professionally to company needs.
• Reading, legible writing, and basic math skills.
• Ability to complete basic checklists, forms or other related documents.
• Able to interact positively with coworkers in a production environment.
• Able to occasionally lift 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting, bending, stooping and/or carrying objects weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to perform physical labor requiring continual and repetitive use of large motor skills to stand, and maintain balance.
• Must to be able to perform continual and repetitive tasks with use of fine motor skills and manual dexterity.
• Must be able to work on hard surfaces for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions including seasonally hot or cold temperatures and in climate weather.
• Ability to operate hand and power tools.
• Ability to follow safety policies and procedures.
• Basic proficiency in operating a computer.
• Ability to become forklift certified.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• A minimum of 2 years forklift operator experience required.

PREFERRED:
• Valid state issued driver’s license.
• Forklift Certification.
• Lumber production experience

BENEFITS:
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- 401(k) Plan
- Employee Common Share Purchase Plan
- Paid Vacation/Sick and Major Holidays

Must be able to perform job duties for eight (8) working hours plus per day, including performing data entry on personal computer for long periods of time, sitting and standing for long periods of time, outdoor work and/or being exposed to inclement weather conditions. Compensation will be based on experience Woodland Wood Preservers LTD. is an equal opportunity employer.