What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Driver/Order position at Northern Indiana Truss Company?
Are you a skilled forklift driver who thrives in a fast paced, physically demanding position?
Are you a High Energy – Hardworking – Money Motivated – Detail Oriented Person?
If you have said yes to all of the above, we need to talk!
We are a rapidly growing manufacturer of Roof and Floor Trusses. Because of the growth we are experiencing, we need you!
Job Overview
We are seeking a skilled Forklift Operator to join our team in a fast-paced manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will be responsible for safely operating forklifts to move materials throughout the warehouse. This role requires attention to detail and a strong commitment to safety protocols while ensuring efficient operations. This Position is responsible for locating and selecting lumber grade and length in accordance with the specifications and pick lists, then positioning material in the specified staging area such as in-feed decks and storage racks.
Duties
- · Load all specified cut lumber for truss batches in the order specified by Manager.
· Place the components of each truss run on the deck or storage racks.
· Perform pre-operational checklist for assigned forklift and safely operate the forklift.
· Complete continuous quality review throughout processes to meet quality and accuracy requirements.
· Make sure new lumber is stored away inside.
· Dump lumber hopper for saw.
· Perform daily stretch and flex prior to starting job duties.
· Perform routine cleaning and maintenance of equipment and work area including picking up and disposing of banding, paper, spacers, lumber pieces, trash, etc.
· Report any equipment and product deficiencies (mold, splits, knots) to supervisor.
· Follow all established written and unwritten company procedures.
· Wear all required PPE (steel toed boots, safety glasses, ear plugs, rubber palm gloves).
· Comply with OSHA requirements and established company safety policies and procedures.
Accepts other duties as assigned by the Saw Foreman.
Skills
- Proven experience in a distribution center or warehouse setting is preferred.
- Strong mechanical knowledge with the ability to troubleshoot equipment issues.
- Familiarity with order picking processes and warehouse management systems is advantageous.
- Ability to operate various types of forklifts and heavy equipment safely and efficiently.
- Excellent attention to detail with a focus on accuracy in material handling tasks.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work well within a team environment.
Join us as a Forklift Operator, where you will play a crucial role in our operations while contributing to a safe and productive workplace!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.50 - $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Safety equipment provided
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Morning shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $18
