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Forklift Operator 1

Big River Forest Products
Vicksburg, MS Full Time
POSTED ON 1/12/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/7/2025

World class lumber manufacturing facility based in Vicksburg , Mississippi. Vicksburg Forest Products is now embarking on its next phase of growth with significant upgrades throughout the mill along with the addition of a high-speed chip-n-saw line, taking the mill to a production capacity of 180 million board feet annually.

Currently, we have forklift operator positions with great opportunities for advancement.

Responsibilities

  • Must have good eye / hand coordination; must follow safety rules and be able to work in a team environment.
  • Learn to fill in on various machine stations
  • Basic math skills
  • Stack and pile lumber
  • The work is fast paced and can, at times, be demanding
  • Repetitive lifting and working in both hot and cold work environments.
  • HS diploma or GED equivalent preferred
  • Prefer a proven job history with longevity and exceptional attendance and safety record
  • Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen

Physical Requirements :

Move safely, quickly, and perform duties with repetitious movement. Sit and / or stand for shift, reach with hands and arms, stoop, squat, twist, push and pull, maintain balance, bend at the waist, kneel, walk varying distances, and climb stairs.

  • Frequent climbing stairs
  • Frequent and repetitious use of upper extremities (i.e. shoulders, arms, wrists, hands) in gripping, turning, manipulating objects of various sizes, shapes, weights
  • Repetitious bending, kneeling or stretching
  • Repetitious pushing and pulling 20 lbs. at 30" working height
  • Occasional walking short distances
  • Occasional lifting 50 lbs. from floor to 30" working height
  • Occasional pushing, pulling, lifting 100 lbs. to 30" working height with the use of a dolly or hoist height
  • Environmental Conditions :

  • Must be able to tolerate extreme hot, humid, cold, and outdoor conditions. Comfortable working in loud environment, around moving machinery, with vibrations and airborne particles (sawdust).
  • The resumes received will be used on an ongoing basis to fill positions as they come available. NO PHONE INQUIRIES, PLEASE! If your resume is chosen, we will contact you.
  • Job Type : Full-time

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