Forklift-Shipping Operator

1 month ago

Bonners Ferry, United States Alta Forest Products LLC Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:

Position Title: Shipping Forklift Operator

Location: Eastport, Idaho


Company Background:

Alta Forest Products is the world's largest producer of wood fence boards, specializing in Western Red Cedar and other premium species found in the Pacific and Inland Northwest forests. In addition to producing fence boards and pallet stock lumber, Alta's zero-wood-waste sawmills produce by-products such as wood chips, sawdust, mulch, and bio-fuel.

Headquartered in centrally located Chehalis, Washington, Alta, operates fence board sawmills and two reload facilities in six other rural communities: Morton, WA; Shelton, WA; Amanda Park, WA; Winlock, WA; Bonners Ferry, ID; and Naples, ID.


The Role:

The shipping forklift operator is primarily responsible for operating a forklift to load and unload material from trucks and rails and move, locate, and stack fencing units. The Shipping Forklift driver will take directions from the Facilities Manager. The operator is always accountable for their vehicle's safe, efficient operation.


Responsibilities:

  • Product Management: Will track and manage product inventory in addition to unloading inbound or outbound shipments safely and moving products to storage locations. Efficiently stack and store the merchandise in designated areas.
  • Quality: Ensure inbound and outbound shipping documents are accurate and merchandise is free of damage. Report all quality issues to supervisor. All products for outbound shipment must be free of debris and securely packaged. Replace any broken bands and clean or replace damaged bags/wrap prior to shipment.
  • Order Picking: Pull and prepare product for shipment, ensuring that the exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped.
  • Loading: Safely and efficiently move products from staging area and/or storage areas into/onto flatbed trailers and van/containers.
  • Equipment: Load, unload, move, stack and stage product and materials using a forklift. Use radio equipment to communicate instructions for loading and unloading, and any other functions, as required. Maintain all equipment and grounds in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion. Daily, inspect and fill out forklift inspection sheets prior to operation. Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner, following prescribed work methods. Report to supervisor any damage or problems to equipment or facility.
  • Safety, Sanitation, Security: Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area. Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety. Comply with Alta Forest Products safety standards. Clean the inside and outside of the forklift daily.
  • Physical Labor: Be able to perform any of the following actions in an efficient and safe manner. Assemble V-boards, Rail Packs, and Stack Packs. Repackage, Restack, and Barcode units of fencing. Wash unit packages of any dirt, mud, or sawdust debris.
  • Yard Maintenance: Keep walkways and yard clear of debris and tripping/safety hazards. Ensure proper stock rotation and consolidation. Keep miscellaneous units put away and organized.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.


Education/Experience:

  • Must be at least 18 years of age; have a high school diploma or GED; have a valid state-issued driver’s license; must have at least 3+ years of forklift experience.
  • Previous experience leading or managing people and general knowledge of HR principles and practices.
  • Knowledge of OSHA and other safety and environmental regulations
  • Knowledge of general maintenance methods, operating requirements, and safety precautions related to facilities management.
  • Must be well organized, detail-oriented and a self-starter
  • Employees must be able to read, speak, and understand English. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must
  • Must have the ability to respond effectively to sensitive issues
  • Employee must be able to work effectively independently and as a member of a small team.
  • To perform this job successfully, an individual needs to know basic computer and data entry skills
  • Ability to solve problems involving several options


Certificates and Licenses:

  • PIT (Training received onsite)


Work Environment

This role will operate in a heavy industrial environment. While performing the duties of this job, employees will regularly be exposed to machinery and moving mechanical parts. This position will often be exposed to noise, hazards, airborne particulates, and temperature changes in indoor and outdoor weather conditions. Work will primarily be performed outdoors.


Position Type/Travel

  • This is a full-time, non-exempt position, and compensable overtime work may be required as projects or job duties demand.
  • Monday-Friday 40 Hours a week, occasional mandatory overtime.

Physical Demands

An employee must meet the physical demands described here to perform this job's essential functions successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile.
  • This position requires the occasional use of basic hand tools.
  • The employee will need to lift or carry 25 pounds or more frequently and may, at times, be required to lift/move up to 100 pounds.
  • This position requires standing, sitting, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping for extended lengths of time.
  • Employees must frequently use their hands and fingers to handle, feel, climb, or balance.

Benefits & Pay

  • Pay: $25.12 per hour
  • Pay Differential for Swing, Graveyard and Weekend Shifts
  • Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee and Family Life Insurance
  • Paid time off, Vacation, Holiday, Sick Leave
  • Referral program
  • Retirement Savings Plan
  • Short Term & Long-Term Disability Plans
  • Voluntary Benefit Programs like Pet, Illness, and Accident Insurance

Alta Forest Products is an equal opportunity employer. It considers all applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, religion or creed, gender, disability, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Small company, big opportunity Growing & investing in employees and mills, Alta aims to be an industry leader in product quality and employee experience.

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