Shipping Forklift Operator - Weyerhaeuser
Holden, LA
About the Job
It is an exciting time at our Weyerhaeuser Holden Lumber Mill. Our mill produces high-quality Southern Yellow Pine lumber used for residential construction throughout the Southern and Eastern USA. We have a reputation for manufacturing excellence and continuous improvement
Weyerhaeuser has a Shipping Forklift Operator position available in our lumber manufacturing facility in Holden, LA. The Shipping Forklift Operator hourly rate of pay is $ 19.62 an hour.
This role offers a $1,000 hiring bonus!
*Key Functions*
* Safely operates the forklift to move lumber
* Services the forklift as needed
* Conducts and documents pre-shift inspections on forklift before use
* Total commitment to working safely and following all company/site rules and regulations
* Responsible for housekeeping in assigned area
* Responsible for safe operation of equipment in assigned area
* Feeding or placing items onto equipment for processing or removing items after processing
* Interpreting work instructions and successfully completing tasks as delegated
* Safe start up and shut down of equipment in assigned area of responsibility
* High school diploma or equivalent
* 1-2 years of prior forklift experience
* Demonstrated commitment to safe work behaviors and practices, as well as all company policies and procedures
* Previous experience in an industrial environment preferred
* Strong verbal and written communication skills
* Basic math computer skills
* Able to perform all essential job functions of an industrial environment, including lifting 2-20 pounds regularly, lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally, climbing steps/ladders, working from heights, standing or walking for 2-3 hours at a time for 10 hours or more, working in extreme temperatures, dust, and noise while wearing all safety equipment
* Flexible with schedule and able to work any shift, weekends, overtime, and holidays as needed
*About Wood Products*
We've been delivering quality building products and solutions to our customers for more than 100 years. From builders and dealers to specifiers and homeowners, we offer exceptional product performance and unparalleled support.
For more than a century, we’ve been building our reputation as a leader in sustainable wood products.
*About Weyerhaeuser*
We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference.
*We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us. *
Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.
Job: Operations, Manufacturing, & Construction*
Title: *Shipping Forklift Operator*
Location: *LA-Holden*
Requisition ID:** *01021860*
Weyerhaeuser has a Shipping Forklift Operator position available in our lumber manufacturing facility in Holden, LA. The Shipping Forklift Operator hourly rate of pay is $ 19.62 an hour.
This role offers a $1,000 hiring bonus!
*Key Functions*
* Safely operates the forklift to move lumber
* Services the forklift as needed
* Conducts and documents pre-shift inspections on forklift before use
* Total commitment to working safely and following all company/site rules and regulations
* Responsible for housekeeping in assigned area
* Responsible for safe operation of equipment in assigned area
* Feeding or placing items onto equipment for processing or removing items after processing
* Interpreting work instructions and successfully completing tasks as delegated
* Safe start up and shut down of equipment in assigned area of responsibility
* High school diploma or equivalent
* 1-2 years of prior forklift experience
* Demonstrated commitment to safe work behaviors and practices, as well as all company policies and procedures
* Previous experience in an industrial environment preferred
* Strong verbal and written communication skills
* Basic math computer skills
* Able to perform all essential job functions of an industrial environment, including lifting 2-20 pounds regularly, lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally, climbing steps/ladders, working from heights, standing or walking for 2-3 hours at a time for 10 hours or more, working in extreme temperatures, dust, and noise while wearing all safety equipment
* Flexible with schedule and able to work any shift, weekends, overtime, and holidays as needed
*About Wood Products*
We've been delivering quality building products and solutions to our customers for more than 100 years. From builders and dealers to specifiers and homeowners, we offer exceptional product performance and unparalleled support.
For more than a century, we’ve been building our reputation as a leader in sustainable wood products.
*About Weyerhaeuser*
We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference.
*We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us. *
Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.
Job: Operations, Manufacturing, & Construction*
Title: *Shipping Forklift Operator*
Location: *LA-Holden*
Requisition ID:** *01021860*
Source : Weyerhaeuser