• Forklift Operator

    Hunt Forest Products (Urania, LA)


    POSITION SUMMARY

    This position will operate industrial trucks or tractors equipped to move materials around a warehouse, storage yard, sawmill plant, or similar location. Candidates applying MUST HAVE PREVIOUS FORKLIFT EXPERIENCE/ WORK HISTORY.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    Responsibilities

    • Move levers or controls that operate lifting devices, such as forklifts, lift beams with swivel-hooks, hoists, or elevating platforms, to load, unload, transport, or stack material.

    • Position lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, or boxes and secure material or products for transport to designated areas.

    • Operate or tend automatic stacking, loading, packaging, or cutting machines.

    • Perform routine maintenance on vehicles or auxiliary equipment, such as cleaning, lubricating, recharging batteries, fueling, or replacing liquefied-gas tank.

    • Weigh materials or products and record weight or other production data on tags or labels.

    • Hook tow trucks to trailer hitches and fasten attachments, such as graders, plows, rollers, or winch cables to tractors, using hitch pins.

    • Inspect product load for accuracy and safely move it around the warehouse or facility to ensure timely and complete delivery.

    • Manually or mechanically load or unload materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles.

    • Move controls to drive gasoline- or electric-powered trucks, cars, or tractors and transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas.

    Safety

    • Observes safety and security procedures

    • Reports potentially unsafe conditions

    • Uses equipment and materials properly

    • Wears all required personal protective equipment (PPE)

    Education and/or Experience

    • High school diploma or GED

    • A valid driver's license and a good driving record

    • Licensed forklift truck operator preferred

    • Passion for safety initiatives and exceptional safety record

    • Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays if needed

    Skills

    • Good communication (verbal & written), planning, and organizational skills

    • Self-motivated and ability to multi-task

    • Strong troubleshooting skills