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The Day-to-Day
We are hiring a Heavy Forklift/Loader Operator to work in our remote buying yard. A Heavy Forklift/Loader Operator is responsible for unloading trucks, moving stave logs, and general production materials or pallets. In addition, they will occasionally use other heavy equipment safely and securely around the property.
We are hiring a Heavy Forklift/Loader Operator to work in our remote buying yard. A Heavy Forklift/Loader Operator is responsible for unloading trucks, moving stave logs, and general production materials or pallets. In addition, they will occasionally use other heavy equipment safely and securely around the property.
*You will report to the log buyer and yard manager in this role.
Starting Wage: $20-$22-based on experience and evaluations
A Heavy Forklift/Loader Operator's primary duties and responsibilities include
- Maneuvering heavy forklifts safely in a busy industrial environment with rough terrain.
- Safely unload or load, stack, and unstack large quantities of white oak logs.
- Ensuring that forklift driving areas are free from obstructions.
- Perform a pre-operation forklift or forwarder safety check
- Occasional dirt work and yard maintenance.
- Attend scheduled training to stay current on health and safety requirements and forwarder operating procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
Additional Requirements for Heavy Forklift Operators Include
- Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen.
- Some heavy lifting may be required, up to 50 lbs.
- Must be able to work independently with limited supervision.
- Ability to add, subtract, and count pallets to assist in inventory counts and procedures.
- Capable of exercising good judgment and sound decision-making in performing responsibilities.
- Responsible for quality of own work in an environment where errors may cause rework or scrap expense.
- Must be dependable, punctual, flexible, and cooperative.
Benefits
Independent Stave Company offers competitive compensation and benefits to employees at each of our facilities. Domestic benefits include:
Independent Stave Company offers competitive compensation and benefits to employees at each of our facilities. Domestic benefits include:
- Competitive Wages (Based on experience & position)
- Dental Insurance
- Medical Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Paid Vacation
- 401(k) (Employer match equal to 50% of your "eligible contributions.")
Our Culture
Our people are passionate about their craft and take pride in their contribution to the wine and spirits industry, supporting our mission to craft world-class oak barrels and other cooperage products so that our employees, customers and communities flourish.
We are always looking for hard-working people to join our team. A great work-ethic, dedication, and reliability are a few of the characteristics that we look for.
We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform substance abuse testing and background verification checks as permitted by state law.
Independent Stave Company is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
