AF Forklift Operator

Weyerhaeuser is currently offering a $3,000 hiring bonus (additional details provided at time of interview/offer)!

Hourly Pay Rate $25.95

Weyerhaeuser is seeking individuals who are committed to safety, have a positive attitude, excellent work ethics and a desire to work in a manufacturing facility. Weyerhaeuser’s Montana Wood Products is currently looking to fill an AF Forklift position in our finish end at the Columbia Falls Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) facility.

At Weyerhaeuser, we offer positions with on-the-job training, continued growth potential and a career limited only by you. We continually strive to develop and promote talent from within while offering stable employment with excellent pay and benefits. Our manufacturing facilities are highly automated and utilize many leading-edge technologies in the wood products industry.

Key Functions

• Support manufacturing by operating a forklift to maintain a steady flow of packaged units through the AF Package Line at full production pace and to customer specifications
• Actively pursue status of all unprocessed and un-banded units waiting for the AF/package and process in a timely manner
• Responsible for knowing panel grades, stamps and flows
• Other duties include but are not limited to loading the banding station with stickers, changing out banding rolls, checking for open bays to stack products during shift and keeping the work area clean
• Learn the duties of the AF Package Line Operator and Bander, as well as learn panel grades, stamps and flows
• Operate, service and maintain equipment; including but not limited to performing pre-shift forklift inspection
• Complete paperwork in an accurate and legible manner, including completion of move orders, and handling of retests
  
  

Job

Operations, Manufacturing, & Construction

Primary Location

USA-MT-Columbia Falls

Schedule

Full-time

Job Level

Entry Level

Job Type

Experienced

Shift

Rotating

Requirements

• Forklift Training Certificate required
  
  

Specific Skills

• Knowledge of panels grades, stamps and flows to maintain the flow and organization of product through the AF Package Line.
• Ability to maintain the flow of units through the AF and package line at full production (capacity) and to customer specifications.
• Ability to operate, service and maintain equipment; included but not limited to a forklift.
• Ability to complete paperwork in an accurate and legible manner, including completion of move orders, and handling of retests.
• Ability to maximize packaging of products and minimize loss to the company.
• Ability to work with little direct supervision and be self-motivated.
• Ability to work closely with others; be a team player/leader; demonstrate good communication skills, and a positive attitude.
• Knowledge and willingness to use safety standards of forklift operation, use lockout procedures and wear necessary PPE.
• Ability to maintain a clean workstation, and exhibit good performance, safety and attendance records.
• Willingness to work any shift, work on short notice, work overtime and weekends and rotate between jobs; as well as perform any job as specified by supervisor.
• Willingness to learn AF Operator and Bander positions.
  
  

About Wood Products

We've been delivering quality building products and solutions to our customers for more than 100 years. From builders and dealers to specifiers and homeowners, we offer exceptional product performance and unparalleled support.

For more than a century, we’ve been building our reputation as a leader in sustainable wood products.

About Weyerhaeuser

We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference.

We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.

Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.