Forklift Operator (Chilco) - Idaho Forest Group

POSITION SUMMARY

Idaho Forest Group is currently seeking a Forklift Operator to join our team. Operating forklift in the warehouse and production areas of the plant. Responsible for moving units of lumber.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Comprehend and perform all duties in accordance with safety rules and regulations and Job Safety Analysis’.
• Comply with all company rules and regulations
• Ability to operate forklift in a safe and efficient manner
• Loading and unloading of dry kilns
• Communicate with Stacker Operator and Packager regarding lumber production flow
• Confirm that inventory is tagged and stacked correctly
• Insure that lumber is stacked correctly
• Keep work area clean at all times 
• Conduct required pre-operating checks on equipment prior to use
• Consistently keep a production level work pace
• Perform a quality checklist on stacked lumber for every shift
• Other duties as needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• HS Diploma or GED
• Skills:
• Prior industrial forklift experience (25,000 lb. or more) 
• Ability to use and read precision measurement devices
• Ability to pass a drug and alcohol test, post-offer pre-employment physical, and background check.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid driver’s license

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to sit and/or stand for shift, reach with hands and arms, stoop, squat, bend at the waist, kneel, walk varying distance, and climb stairs.

• Bend at waist – occasional
• Twist upper body – occasional
• Stoop - occasional
• Repetitive use of hands – frequent for clerical duties
• Stand/walk – frequent
• Sit – occasional
• Vision – near and far correctable; depth perception
• Hearing – preferred for awareness of surrounding machinery, mobile equipment, emergencies

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Must be able to tolerate all weather elements, loud conditions, airborne particles (sawdust).

 Idaho Forest Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, family medical history, or any other status protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Production