Job Details

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Join our team and become part of a culture that prioritizes safety while recognizing and rewarding hard work. We are committed to fostering talent and promoting from within, and many of our team members have successfully built their careers with us.

Your Responsibilities:

• Safely operate a forklift, stack and unstack lumber on kiln carts, and unload materials at production levels.
• Organize lumber on the yard according to safety stacking policies, picking up loose boards and separating usable materials.
• Maintain cleanliness in the kiln areas and lumber yard, ensuring an organized and safe work environment.
• Perform daily pre-shift checks and maintenance for the forklift, including refueling and verifying safety interlocks.
• Assist with various maintenance duties as requested and support team members to achieve operational goals.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• A minimum of six months of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is preferred.
• Previous industrial forklift experience is essential, with the ability to manage a forklift weighing up to 35,000 pounds.
• Capability to distinguish sizes and dimensions of lumber, and perform physical tasks, including walking, standing, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Strong commitment to safety and adherence to all established safety procedures.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with team members and support a positive team culture.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, drug screening, and physical examination.

What We Offer:

• Competitive starting pay with benefits beginning on your first day.
• Wellness pay program and comprehensive on-the-job training.
• A culture that emphasizes career growth and internal promotions.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• 401K with company match, life insurance, and disability insurance.
• Paid vacations and holidays.
• A challenging, stable work environment with opportunities for professional development.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career within a company that values growth and opportunity, we encourage you to apply. Interested applicants should visit our job listing to apply and attach their resume, as resumes will not be accepted at the site.

West Fraser is a diversified wood products company and an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug-Free Workplace.

We appreciate your interest in joining our team; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

West Fraser maintains a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, ensuring all applicants are respected and provided equal opportunity.