Job Information
Rex Lumber Forklift Operator in Troy, Alabama
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.