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Weyerhaeuser Company is currently accepting applications for an Industrial Forklift Operator position at our Lumber facility in Grifton, NC.

Weyerhaeuser offers stable employment, excellent pay and benefits, and a chance to grow a career. We are seeking individuals who are committed to safety, have a positive attitude, excellent work ethic, and a desire to work in a manufacturing facility.

*Key Functions: *

* Operate large forklift to move pack of green lumber from the sawmill, correctly stack the lumber on kiln carts for drying, breakdown carts of dried lumber and place packs of dried lumber onto the track system to feed the lumber to the planer mill.

* Operate and maintain CDK kilns (troubleshooting, ID parts, instrument calibration, maintenance, and PMs) to ensure quality dried lumber, including cleaning of the kilns and maintaining housekeeping standards in the area.

* Manage lumber rotation (green and dry) and follow QC guidelines (track/file control charts, audits, etc.) for drying lumber.

* Input requisitions into SAP

* Set-up and tear down kiln cars

* Band lumber at green stacker

* Keep the kiln area, green and rough dry lumber yards clean

* High school diploma or equivalent.

* Minimum of one year of experience operating a large forklift.

* Able to work safely and follow all company policies and procedures.

* Previous experience drying lumber preferred

* Must have demonstrated leadership and team skills.

* Strong written and verbal communication skills.

* Must have good computer skills. (Strong Excel skills)

* Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.

* Good decision-making skills.

* Able to conduct visual equipment inspections, perform basic preventive maintenance and assist maintenance in troubleshooting/improving equipment.

* Must be able to do basic math, read dials, and insert data into spreadsheets.

* Must be willing to work a 12-hour, rotating/variable shift, including weekends, overtime, and holidays.

* Able to work in extreme temperatures, in dusty and noisy conditions, while wearing safety equipment.

* Must be able to meet the essential job function of this position, including but not limited to lift 2-20 pounds regularly, lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, climb steps and ladders, work from height, and work in tight spaces

* Successful completion of assessment process, background check and post-offer pre-employment drug screen and physical

*About Wood Products:*

We've been delivering quality building products and solutions to our customers for more than 100 years. From builders and dealers to specifiers and homeowners, we offer exceptional product performance and unparalleled support.

For more than a century, we’ve been building our reputation as a leader in sustainable wood products.

*About Weyerhaeuser*

We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference.

*We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us. *

/Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team. /

**Job:** **Operations, Manufacturing, & Construction*

**Title:** *Industrial Forklift Operator *

**Location:** *NC-Grifton*

**Requisition ID:** *01022898*