Forklift Operator

Are you tired of just being a number in a company or unhappy where you are? Great Southern Wood Preserving in Lake Panasoffkee is looking for an individual who is a self-starter, motivated, and energetic team player who would like to make a difference in our company. We have an open position for a forklift operator. You must have previous warehouse and forklift experience to be considered.

We are looking for career-focused individuals who are willing to work hard and want to make a difference. Would you like a job where you can have a career?

Summary:

Drives an industrial forklift truck to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities Include The Following

• Must have previous forklift experience.
• Unloads and stacks material on and off a commercial flatbed trailer using an industrial forklift.
• Operate a scan gun used to track inventory movements.
• Keeps material stacked evenly, safely, and in an organized manner.
• Be able to identify all different sizes and treatments of lumber that is manufactured at the plant.
• Responds promptly to customer and plant needs through the safe and efficient loading and unloading of trucks.
• Is consistently at work and on time. Uses time efficiently.
• Maintains organization of product in all warehouses.
• Assists in picking up lumber and other materials due to spills.
• Assists in housekeeping and clean-up activities as needed.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness;
  Meets productivity standards;
  Completes work promptly;
  Strives to increase productivity.
• Able to read and interpret written information;
  Able to effectively communicate with supervisor and other employees as needed within the scope of the job.
• Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Reports potentially unsafe conditions;
  Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.

• The individual must have the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Be able to communicate effectively. Have a clear command of the English language.
• Be able to follow instructions and respond to management direction.
• The employee is required to get on and off the lift and restack lumber.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Lumber experience a plus!
• Other duties may be assigned as required.