Forklift Operator Position Summary: Operates a forklift to lift, load or move material. Inspects and maintains forklift equipment as needed. Key Competencies

• Building Collaborative Relationships
• Innovation/Creativity
• Adaptability
• Developing Self and Others

Principal Accountabilities and Deliverables

• Reads handwritten or system generated sales order to determine product
• Notes all special instructions for filling an order
• Accurately pulls delivery orders and stages for loading as directed
• Accurately pull deliver orders and packages as directed
• Loads product on trucks or rail cars for delivery
• Unloads product from incoming trucks checking manifest
• Notes all discrepancies and reviews these with Supervisor
• Safely, accurately, loads product on to truck or trailer
• Operates forklift safely at all times following all safety rules and regulations
• Performs daily inspections of forklift(s) as required by OSHA and Rex Lumber standards
• Notifies Supervisor of any necessary equipment maintenance/repair or safety concerns
• Bands lumber product for storage or shipping
• Assists in moving of inventory for storage within the yard area as directed
• Properly stores inventory level and covered as necessary
• Assists in inventory and/or cycle counts as directed
• Assist in keeping all lanes and areas clean and clear for traffic
• Performs other work related duties as assigned by your supervisor and be flexible and adaptable to changes that will occur during the course of employment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Education/Experience and Skills

• 1 to 4 years of previous experience with forklifts and other machinery
• Has had a Forklift Certification
• Good knowledge of lumber products a plus
• Ability to model the Rex Lumber values and to provide innovative solutions
• Ability to deliver high quality, detailed error free work on a consistent basis
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English to the extent required to receive and communicate information as necessary to the position

Abilities

• Must be able to lift, carry, push or pull up to 75 lbs
• Must be able to stoop, kneel or crouch during the workday
• Must be able to sit and walk or otherwise move around for prolonged periods of time throughout the workday.

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee can be exposed to fumes, moving mechanical parts and vibrations. Work is performed outdoors and employee is exposed to a variety of extreme weather conditions at the warehouse. The noise level in the work environment and warehouse can be loud.