What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Operator - Swing Shift position at Mt. Baker Products, Inc.?
About Us: Mt Baker Products is a premier manufacturer of decorative plywood used for cabinetry, furniture and interiors throughout North America. Our high-quality hardwood plywood is manufactured using a wide variety of faces, backs and cores. Getting the right components to our assembly teams is a key step to our production process!
About You: If you're a skilled Forklift Operator and you're interested in joining a busy and productive team, we encourage you to consider this immediate opportunity at our Bellingham location.
Schedule: This is a full-time hourly position that works Swing Shift (2 pm to 10:30 pm, Mon-Fri) after initial training, which will be scheduled as 5 am to 2 pm, Mon-Fri). with potential to work overtime, including on Saturdays, based on production needs.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
- Operate a forklift safely and efficiently; initially pass company forklift certification training, and keep certification current, per company requirements.
- Organize and prepare materials for movement, per production schedule.
- Perform standard upkeep procedures for forklift; immediately report any safety concerns to supervisor or maintenance manager.
- Work cooperatively within and across departments.
- Assist with grading and patching (will be trained).
- Other duties, as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Ability to perform basic math functions (add; subtract; multiply; divide) and read/understand English to follow production schedule, customer order tickets, safety policies, and work instructions.
- Minimum of one year of recent forklift experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment with a production schedule. Current certification is not required to apply; the candidate will need to successfully complete the company's forklift certification class.
- Ability to timely move materials in a safe and efficient manner, per assigned schedule. Requires excellent time management and organization skills.
- Must be extremely safety-minded; be willing and able to comply with all safety rules and PPE requirements, including wearing a seatbelt.
- This position may also perform grading and patching duties (will be trained). Requires a sharp eye for detail, to distinguish and differentiate between colors and wood species, and to detect defects/damage.
- Must be willing and available to work overtime, including on Saturdays.
Mt. Baker Products, Inc. is a Drug Free Workplace; all candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screening test.
What we offer:
- A full benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and vision health plans; 401k savings plan; paid life insurance, after eligibility requirement met; paid time off (PTO); and company-paid holidays.
- Advancement and cross-training opportunities are available!
To apply: Send your resume online or visit our offices at 2929 Roeder Avenue, Bellingham, during regular business hours (M-F, 8 am to 5 pm) to fill out an application.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23
