What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Operator position at West Fraser Newberry Lumber Mill?
Description
Forklift Operator
What you will do:
- Strong commitment to working safely
- Performing daily inspections of lift trucks and completing required forms
- Ensuring lift truck maintenance and servicing requirements are met
- Loading and unloading materials in a safe and efficient manner
- Checking load contents for accuracy and securing materials
- Ensuring that all products are shipped on schedule
- Maintaining contact with the supervisor(s) and working to resolve any issues as they may they arise
- Following all regulations, company policies, and procedures
Required skills and experience you will need:
- Preferred valid forklift certification
- Minimum two years of experience
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- The desire to learn, grow and succeed
- Industrial experience and post-secondary education would be considered an asset
- Strong commitment to working safely
- Must be able to work rotating shifts
Our highly competitive compensation package and outstanding benefits include:
- Benefits starting Day 1
- Competitive starting pay
- On-the-job training
- A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
- Medical
- Dental
- 401k with company match
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Paid vacations and holidays
Apply:
If you are ready to build your career in a company that thrives on growth, a safe work environment, rewarding work, challenge, and opportunity, come build your career with us at West Fraser: www.westfraser.com
West Fraser is a diversified North American wood products company producing southern yellow pine lumber and wood chips across the Southern US and Western Canada. We are the largest lumber producer in North America!
Our employees operate in a culture that values safety first and rewards hard work. We recognize and support our team culture and focus on growing our team by promoting from within – many of our employees have built their careers with us. West Fraser is a growing company that believes strongly in promoting from within and prides ourselves on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company.
We thank all candidates for their interest. Please apply through our online application process as resumes will not be accepted at the site. No phone inquiries, please.
West Fraser believes inclusive, diverse teams build a more vibrant workforce, safer operations, and a stronger company overall. We strive to create workplaces and leadership teams that are reflective of the diverse communities we are a part of. We will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, gender, national origin, or any other protected legal characteristic.
West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug-Free Workplace
