Assistant Wood Picker/Forklift Driver

JOB TITLE:ASSISTANT WOOD PICKER/FORKLIFT DRIVER

REPORTS TO: Material Processing Supervisor

DAYS: Monday – Friday

HOURS: 6:00am – 2:00pm

JOB SUMMARY: Operation of forklift with the duties of picking plywood and quality checks on plywood before machining. Operation of gang saw and molder.

• Responsible for using all material transporting equipment in a safe manner
• Operation of a hand truck and/or forklift
• Compliance of all safety rules
• Organization of warehouse
• Know plywood and lumber grades
• Inventory control
• Maintain accurate count of items
• Ability to understand pick lists and all paperwork involved
• Perform quality checks on product to maintain quality standards while picking
• Coordinate flow of material to machine area
• Sustain the production schedule
• Other tasks and duties as assigned

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required
• Experience: 2-3 years woodworking preferred
• Forklift experience ideal but will provide training
• Physical mobility sufficient to accommodate bending, reaching, lifting and gripping up to 75 lbs.
• Must be able to work in cold conditions
• Intermediate math skills to include fractions and decimals, including conversion
• Ability to read a tape measure and blueprints
• Have good attention to detail
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to learn quickly and desire to take on new projects
• Must present a professional image
• Team player
• Good safety record
• Stress tolerance