What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Operator position at West Fraser?
Forklift Operator
MANSFIELD
FORKLIFT OPERATOR
This role offers a challenging, diverse and exciting opportunity to become part of our Forklift team. The Forklift Operator must be experienced with a good safety and attendance record. The Forklift Operator will transfer lumber between various plant operations and comply with applicable safety regulations.
What you will do:
- Complete equipment checks and perform preventive maintenance on equipment
- Transfer lumber between various plant operations and comply with applicable safety regulations.
- Perform the following key phases of Basic Care:
- Inspection of equipment
- Service and minor adjustments to the equipment (when necessary)
- Cleaning of the equipment
- Documentation and reporting of results
What you need to be successful:
Minimum age of 18 years
- Ability to work outdoors in all temperatures in loud, high-volume environments performing physical tasks throughout the shift.
- Must have:
- Excellent safety record
- Excellent attendance record
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Must be willing to perform all job assignments in an effective and timely manner with minimal supervision
- Must have forklift drivers experience, preferably 30K-35K Forklifts to qualify
- Ability to:
- Work in hot, cold, dusty and noisy industrial environment
- Bend, twist, climb, stand throughout the duration of the shift
- To work rotating shift, holidays and weekends
- Lace up safety toed boots with 6” uppers are required
- High School Diploma/GED required
- Must successfully complete assessment tests, a pre-employment background check, drug screen, and physical
What will make you stand out:
Ability to perform all tasks in accordance with West Fraser safety policies and procedures to include performing safety observations, operate equipment according to safe work procedures and follow Zero Energy procedures.
- Ability to anticipate problems and apply problem solving skills
- Must be willing to perform all job assignments in an effective and timely manner with minimal supervision
Outstanding benefits package including:
- Benefits Starting Day 1
- Competitive starting pay
- On-the-job training and
- A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx Insurance
- 401K with company match and fixed retirement contribution
- Employee stock purchase program
- Life Insurance and AD&D
- Disability Insurance
- Wellness Pay Program
- EAP Program
- Paid vacations and holidays
Apply:
If you are ready to build your career in a company that thrives on growth, a safe work environment, rewarding work, challenge and opportunity, come build your career with us at West Fraser: www.westfraser.com/careers
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please apply through our online application process. Be sure to attach your resume to your online profile as resumes will not be accepted at the site. No phone inquiries, please.
West Fraser is a diversified wood products company producing lumber, OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, pulp, newsprint, wood chips, and energy with over 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, and Europe. We are the largest lumber producer in North America, a leading global manufacturer of wood-based panels and the world’s largest producer of oriented strand board (OSB).
Our employees operate in a culture that values safety first and rewards hard work. We recognize and support our team culture and focus on growing our team by promoting within – many of our employees have built their careers with us.
West Fraser believes inclusive, diverse teams build a more vibrant workforce, safer operations, and a stronger company overall. We strive to create workplaces and leadership teams that are reflective of the diverse communities we are a part of. We will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, gender, national origin, or any other protected legal characteristic.
West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug Free Workplace (DFW)
