Wood Machine Operator sets-up and operates a wood machine. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Being a Wood Machine Operator may have to complete an apprenticeship and/or formal training in area of specialty with 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Additionally, Wood Machine Operator relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Typically reports to a supervisor/manager. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Job Description: Forklift Operator
Job Status: Hourly FLSA Status: NA Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, Weekends |
Reports To: Varies Travel Required: 0% Positions Supervised: None
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POSITION SUMMARY
The Forklift Operator will be assigned to one of 5 areas: Receiving, Shipping, Treating Plant, Stacker, or Kiln. Regardless of area assigned, the Forklift Operator is responsible for moving wood bundles throughout the production process while maintaining environmental and safety compliance at all times.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES
Ensure all environmental and safety procedures are followed and report all unsafe or non-compliant issues.
If assigned to Receiving or Shipping, unload and load trucks in a safe and appropriate manner.
If assigned to the Treating Plant, load and unload tram cars and stage material for the next treating charge(s) in a safe and appropriate manner.
If assigned to Stacker, load material onto the stacker infeed to be processed. Remove sticked material and stage for kiln loading. Remove finished goods and place in the appropriate area of finished goods storage in a safe and appropriate manner.
If assigned to Kiln, load and unload kiln charges as directed by the Kiln Coordinator or Kiln Operator in a safe and appropriate manner.
Willing and capable to flow to different areas of the plant as the forklift operator.
Move safe and appropriately throughout the yard without damaging material.
Place spacers on the ground and between bundles as required.
Attend all training sessions and safety meetings.
Ensure they are trained on the specific lift they are using.
Perform daily forklift checks, maintain Daily Forklift Operators Checklist and notify leadership of any forklift issues.
Other duties as directed.
QUALIFICATIONS
High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) recommended.
Ability to learn and obtain a forklift operating permit.
Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve problems.
Ability to communicate effectively with others.
Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
Ability to demonstrate behaviors conforming to Hoover’s set of values and accepted standards.
Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one’s ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Computer Skills
This position does not require the use of a computer.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions. Can be hot, cold, humid, and/or rainy.
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