Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator

Boise Cascade Company is seeking a Forklift Operator for its engineered wood products facility in Thorsby, Alabama. This entry–level production position offers opportunities for advancement as openings occur. The role supports the production team, learns troubleshooting equipment, and operates machinery with minimal supervision to meet production goals in a fast–paced manufacturing environment.

We offer a Total Rewards package including:

• Medical + Prescription Drug
• Dental + Vision
• 401(k) Retirement Savings

• Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies and procedures while reporting potential safety hazards.
• Perform housekeeping functions to keep machinery functioning properly; reduce safety hazards and maintain plant appearance.
• Troubleshoot, correct, and report maintenance issues on plant equipment.
• Perform minor routine preventative maintenance and minor repairs to ensure machine reliability.
• General cleaning, machine operation, loading and unloading, stacking, product grading, operating a forklift, and other tasks as business demands.
• Perform multiple and varied tasks in the production environment to meet goals while creating a safe work environment for all employees.
• Contribute to a team environment by cross‑training and filling in for operators during absences. Demonstrate initiative, a sense of urgency, and the ability to work on a team.

• Basic Qualifications:
  
  High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least six (6) months of experience in manufacturing, farming, agriculture, landscaping, carpentry, mechanical, construction, warehouse, or military environment.
• Experience using a computer for record‑keeping and documentation functions.
• Willing and able to work any shift, holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed.
• Willing and able to work a rotating twelve (12) hour shift (days and nights).
• Willing and able to work in a hot, cold, dusty, and noisy industrial environment.
• Willing and able to maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations.
• Willing and able to wear safety equipment, e.g., safety glasses, hearing protection, steel‑toed boots, and other PPE required for specific jobs.
• Willing and able to perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours a day.

• At least one (1) year of experience working as a machine operator in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience operating a forklift.
• Experience working in lumber or wood products.
• Experience troubleshooting equipment in a manufacturing environment.

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Wholesale Building Materials

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