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Forklift Operator
full-time•Grantham
About this role
General Description
The Forklift Operator shall work to ensure actions reflect the company culture, work meets or exceeds company standards, values and working environment and actions reflect that as outlined by the Manager and will support the development and execution of the safety mission at Kennebec Lumber Company. This position ensures efficient shipping of lumber and organization of yard inventory.
Responsibilities
- Load and Unload trucks with accuracy
- Communicate with dispatcher; know the daily shipping activity
- Assist in printing tags and tagging lumber
- Scan outgoing lumber tags with handheld to produce shipping paperwork
- Stack/Sort Full rows utilizing maximum height capacity
- 3-4 Packs high on hot top
- Bases must be 2 full packs, DO NOT stack on partial packs
- Stack all Species and Sizes together. All Lumber must be 6’ away from buildings
- Keep yard free of loose blocking – keep picked up in racks
- Clear all debris (strapping, etc.) from yard
- Ensure lift is cleaned/inspected daily
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Miscellaneous Requirements:
- Safety First - PPE Hard hat in all areas of the yard, florescent vests required for all yard activity, eye protection, hearing protection
- Steel/Safety Toed footwear required in all areas
- Hear Protection required in all areas near running equipment. Exception being – inside cab of outside machine forklifts
- Report all near misses and unsafe acts
- Pedestrian awareness at all times in the area
- Follow KLC employee handbook policies & procedures
- Radio communication & acknowledgment
- Use professionalism at all times
- Answer all calls in a timely manner
- Pick up after yourself and participate in the department housekeeping program
- Good organizational skills
- Additional training as required
What you'll do
- The Forklift Operator is responsible for loading and unloading trucks, ensuring accurate shipping of lumber, and maintaining organization of yard inventory. They must also support safety initiatives and keep the yard clean and free of debris.
About Kennebec Lumber Co
Kennebec Lumber is one of the largest Wholesale Lumber producers in the Northeastern United States. Specializing in Eastern White Pine & Hardwood Products.
Export Lumber - Container Loading Available
We offer Rip-To-Width and Cut-To-Length programs dependent on the customer need. Our team is committed to quality control and is dedicated to sustainable business practices.
Our efficient manufacturing systems provide better recovery and less waste. To minimize our environmental impact and provide consistent products that can be relied upon is a key part of our past, present, and future ethical approach to doing business.
Contact Us: (207) 643-2110 or [email protected]
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What does a Forklift Operator do at Kennebec Lumber Co?
As a Forklift Operator at Kennebec Lumber Co, you will: the Forklift Operator is responsible for loading and unloading trucks, ensuring accurate shipping of lumber, and maintaining organization of yard inventory. They must also support safety initiatives and keep the yard clean and free of debris..
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The Forklift Operator position at Kennebec Lumber Co is based in Grantham, New Hampshire, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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