What are the responsibilities and job description for the FORKLIFT MECHANIC APPRENTICE position at Woodgrain?
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About Woodgrain :
Woodgrain is one of the top millwork operations in the world, with locations throughout the United States and Chile. With 70 years of quality manufacturing craftsmanship and service, Woodgrain is a top producer of mouldings, doors, and windows, as well as a premier distributor of specialty building products. Woodgrain Inc. is headquartered in Fruitland, Idaho with six divisions and over 45 manufacturing and warehouse facilities in the United States and South America. Since 1954, Woodgrain is proud to be family owned and operated.
Starting Salary : $22.00-$24.00
Employment Type : Hourly FT
Work Environment : Monday – Friday 1 : 30 pm – 10 : 00 pm
Job Summary :
The Forklift Mechanic is responsible for complete services and minor repairs on Propane and Diesel Forklifts. Lift capacities vary from 4,000 to 18,000 lbs forklifts.
Duties & Responsibilities :
- Services on Forklift equipment.
- Perform minor repairs on Forklift.
- Perform preventive maintenance on forklift equipment.
- Safely disassemble, and repair or replace broken hydraulic hoses.
- Document all work performed.
- Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
Requirements :
Physical Demands :
The physical demands and work environment are representative of a typical manufacturing environment. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level is moderate to high depending on the area of the mill. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear. Requires close vision, distance vision, and depth perception. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds and is regularly exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and extreme hot and cold temperatures.
Travel :
This position does not require travel to other Woodgrain locations.
Summary of Company Benefits :
Woodgrain is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Woodgrain is a drug, alcohol, and tobacco-free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent upon pre-employment background and drug screening, and some positions require a fitness for duty test.
Salary : $22 - $24
