Forklift Operator / Material Handler (Forestry, Logging & Mill Operations)

  Timber Technologies

  Colfax, Wisconsin, United States

Job purpose

The position of Lumber Puller is to pull raw lumber for the daily production. This position needs to have a thorough understanding of lumber grading and daily run lists. The position is very critical in keeping the line running. This person must be able to multi-task and work ahead to achieve the overall goals for the day.

 Duties and responsibilities 

• Stage and pull wood as needed according to the production sheets and Timber Technologies’ specifications.
• Unwrap and de-staple units of white wood to stock for production.
• Keep yard clean, picking up skids, banding, stickers and paper.
• Keep T shed stocked with all lengths of wood.
• Keep green shed organized and clean.
• Cut number two lumber into usable lengths.
• Unload trucks when they arrive. Document any damage and ensure the goods match the paperwork before signing for it
• Store received materials in the proper location
• Moisture check material during picking. Sticker units of material that exceed allowable moisture content
• Monitor inventory levels and inform the Plant Manager/Production Supervisor of low inventory levels
• Package/bundle finished goods as they are run through quality daily as needed
• Load outbound trucks as required:
  • Stage customer orders before the truck arrives to ensure completeness and accuracy
  • Develop a load plan to ensure the proper loading of trucks according to the amount of product and the lengths of the product to be loaded.
  • Load trucks per plan and ensure complete accuracy to the Bill of Lading (BOL)
  • Responsible to keep assigned forklift clean and organized. Schedule PM’s with maintenance for times with the least impact on daily activities
  • Keep the yard clean and organized
  • Other duties as assigned

 Qualifications

 Qualifications include:

• High School or GED Diploma
• Read and comprehend the daily production sheets, customer orders, BOL,
• The ability to multi-task
• Lumber Grading certification
• Understanding of DOT regulations for weight limits
• Use of measurement tools (tape measure)
• Be proficient in the use of Powered Industrial Trucks.
• Knowledge of basic math
• Able to work with little to no supervision

Working conditions

 Outdoors

 Physical requirements 

• This position must stand for 8-10 hours.
• Able to lift 50 pounds.
• Able to work above head.
• Reach, stoop, squat.
• Able to climb/descend in to/from Forklift repeatedly

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