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Kilns Forklift Operator

Apalachee Pole Co.

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Graceville, FL
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Job Description

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Job Overview:

 
 
 

COMPANY BENEFITS 

We are excited about your interest in a lumber manufacturing career.  Rex Lumber is committed to providing its team members with an exceptional company culture and employment experience.  If you want a career, not a job, and you want to experience big company benefits with an intimate company feel, come join the Rex Lumber team! You have an opportunity to join a fantastic team and be our newest contributor.  


We offer outstanding benefits that include company paid:

  • Health with Prescription Drug Insurance
  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Telemedicine Program through Teladoc
  • Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid Vacations and 7 Paid Holidays
  • Life and Accidental Death Insurance
  • 401(k) Plan with Company Match
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Personify Health Rewards Program

            Additionally, we offer:

  • Safety Incentives
  • Accident and Critical Care Insurance
  • Wellness Incentives and Employee Recognition Programs
  • Conditional Relocation Assistance 
  • Conditional Tuition Assistance 
  • On-the-Job Training
  • A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
  • Potential for additional Paid Time Off hours 
  • Uniform Rental and Boot Purchase Program

SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS 


This is a Night Shift Position who operate lifts, industrial trucks or tractors equipped to move, load and stack/unstack materials around mills, warehouses and log yard. 

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

  • Move controls to drive diesel powered trucks and transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas 
  • Move levers and controls that operate lifting devices to load, unload, transport, and stack material 
  • Perform routine maintenance on vehicles and auxiliary equipment, such as cleaning, lubricating, recharging batteries, or fueling  
  • Stop or reset lifts, vehicles or machines when malfunctions occur, clear machine jams, and report malfunctions to a supervisor 
  • Participate in action planning process 
  • Operate machinery, forklift or other equipment, as required 
  • Clean work area and surrounding areas making sure it is clean and free of debris 
  • Participate in action planning process 
  • All other duties assigned by supervisor 

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS  

  • Possess adequate fitness and stamina in order to conduct strenuous and physically demanding tasks.   
  • Understand and follow oral or written instructions issued by supervisors 
  • Able to clearly explain problems or give instructions to others involved in keeping operations running smoothly. 
  • Able to perform the job with limited supervision 
  • Understand basic machine components and operation, including working around moving mechanical parts and vibrations 
  • Arrive on time and stay on task in order to contribute to better output and reaching production goals. 
  • Able to work well in an industrial environment, and as part of a team. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS  

  • Perform tasks such as walking, climbing, or standing for long periods of time.  
  • Able to bend, stoop, stretch, twist, or reach with body, arms, and/or legs. 
  • Ability to work outside in all conditions. 
  • Must be comfortable working around loud equipment. 
  • Able to work while in a harness at heights over 4 feet. 
  • Able to lift 50 lbs throughout work shift  

SAFETY  

  • Follow all area/machine center specific safety regulations. 
  • Wear all required personal protective equipment, i.e., hardhat, safety glasses, hearing protection, and reflective wear. 
  • Do not enter restricted areas. 
  • Report immediately to your supervisor or any available supervisor any piece of equipment that is unsafe or functioning improperly to           eliminate unsafe conditions 
  • Request assistance when a task exceeds individual knowledge. 
  • Visually inspect equipment and area before starting/operating. 
  • Use Standard Lockout Procedures when appropriate for machine centers. 
  • Use proper lifting technique by pushing, pulling and lifting with your legs and not your back. 
  • Never approach a saw while it is still running. 
  • Follow all other safety regulations as set forth by the company.