Forklift Operator

West Fraser is a diversified North American wood products company producing southern yellow pine lumber and wood chips across the Southern US and Western Canada. We are the largest lumber producer in North America!
Our employees operate in a culture that values safety first and rewards hard work. We recognize and support our team culture and focus on growing our team by promoting from within - many of our employees have built their careers with us.
Forklift responsibilitiesinclude but are not limited to:

• Unload and properly place packs in the appropriate storage location.
• Load packs on to Tilt hoist
• Assist in lift operating procedures at the green stacker when necessary.
• Assist in finish forklift duties whenever needed.
• Involved in the week-end loading and unloading of the dry kilns
• Maintaining safe work areas, collecting debris and disposing of sawdust and dropped lumber in assigned areas
• Showing a willingness and flexibility to perform various job assignments that may change daily
• Supporting our culture of safety by adhering to mill safety policies and procedures at all times
• Complete equipment checks and perform preventive maintenance on equipment
• Requirements include:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of six (6) months in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred
• Prior industrial forklift experience
• Ability to drive a 35,000-pound Forklift
• Must be able to distinguish size, widths, lengths, or types of lumber.
• Ability to work outdoors in all temperatures in loud, high volume environments performing physical tasks throughout the shift
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position which includes walking, standing, sitting, climbing stairs, bending and lifting up to 50 pounds
• Ability to perform all tasks in accordance with West Fraser safety policies and procedures
• Recognize and support our team culture, communicating effectively with all team members
• Ability to work day or night shifts, holidays and weekends
• Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check, drug screen test and physical

Our highly competitive compensation package and outstanding benefits include:
Benefits starting Day 1
Competitive starting pay
Wellness Pay Program
On-the-job training and
A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
Medical
Dental
Vision
401k with company match
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid vacations and holidays
Safety is one of West Fraser's core values and our employees can expect a challenging, stable work environment with career development opportunities.
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If you are ready to build your career in a company that thrives on growth, internal promotions, training, safe work environment, rewarding work, challenge, and opportunity, come build your career with us at West Fraser: www.westfraser.com/jobs
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please apply through our online application process. Be sure to attach your resume to your online profile as resumes will not be accepted at the site. No phone inquiries, please.
West Fraser is a diversified wood products company producing lumber, OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, pulp, newsprint, wood chips, and energy with over 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, and Europe. We are the largest lumber producer in North America, a leading global manufacturer of wood-based panels, and the world's largest producer of oriented strand board (OSB). We are a growing company, believe strongly in promoting from within, and pride ourselves on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company.
West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug-Free Workplace