What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kiln Forklift Operator position at Rex Lumber, LLC.?
SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS
Responsible for safely moving, loading, offloading, stacking, and unstacking materials around the mill, warehouses, log yard, and storage locations using forklifts and other types of loading devices.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Drive and control diesel powered forklifts and transport lumber or materials between loading, processing, and storage areas safely as required.
- Safely load and unload materials onto and off trailers, rail cars, kiln carts, and other transporting equipment.
- Properly sort, stack, and rotate lumber packs or materials in storage areas.
- Maintain accurate inventory and record keeping of lumber packs and materials handled.
- On a daily basis perform pre-shift inspections on forklifts and loading devices such as cleaning, lubricating, recharging batteries, or fueling as required by OSHA and Rex Lumber Standards.
- Report material issues, property damage, and forklift malfunctions to supervisor immediately.
- Assist in keeping all lanes and areas clean and clear for traffic.
- Participate in action planning process
- All other duties assigned by supervisor
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Prefer 1 years forklift experience
- Possess adequate fitness and stamina in order to conduct strenuous and physically demanding tasks.
- Understand and follow oral or written instructions issued by supervisors
- Able to clearly explain problems or give instructions to others involved in keeping operations running smoothly.
- Able to perform the job with limited supervision
- Understand basic machine components and operation, including working around moving mechanical parts and vibrations
- Arrive on time and stay on task in order to contribute to better output and reaching production goals.
- Able to work well in an industrial environment, and as part of a team.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Perform tasks such as walking, climbing, or standing for long periods of time.
- Able to bend, stoop, stretch, twist, or reach with body, arms, and/or legs.
- Ability to work outside in all conditions.
- Must be comfortable working around loud equipment.
- Able to work while in a harness at heights over 4 feet.
- Able to lift 50 lbs throughout work shift
SAFETY
- Follow all area/machine center specific safety regulations.
- Wear all required personal protective equipment, i.e., hardhat, safety glasses, hearing protection, and reflective wear.
- Do not enter restricted areas.
- Report immediately to your supervisor or any available supervisor any piece of equipment that is unsafe or functioning improperly to eliminate unsafe conditions
- Request assistance when a task exceeds individual knowledge.
- Visually inspect equipment and area before starting/operating.
- Use Standard Lockout Procedures when appropriate for machine centers.
- Use proper lifting technique by pushing, pulling and lifting with your legs and not your back.
- Never approach a saw while it is still running.
- Follow all other safety regulations as set forth by the company.
