Kiln Forklift Operator

Kiln Forklift Operator at West Fraser summary:

Operate diesel-powered forklift and kiln trucks to load, unload, move, stack, and prepare green and dried lumber for kiln drying and storage while performing daily inspections, greasing, basic maintenance, and housekeeping. Monitor lumber flow, report defects or steam leaks, clear jams, perform quality checks and safety observations, and assist supervisors and maintenance as needed. Must follow safety procedures, work rotating shifts, and have at least a high school diploma/GED and two years’ preferred industrial or kiln forklift experience.

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to become part of team. As the successful candidate, you will be responsible for driving a diesel-powered industrial truck equipped with lifting devices such as forklift to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials.

What you will do:

• Separate and re-inject lumber that has fallen from packs of lumber being transported from Green Stackers to the Kilns and from Kilns to the dry lumber yard.
• Grease kiln trucks.
• Grease kilns and fan shaft bearings weekly.
• Breakdown dry lumber on the kiln trucks and stack in the designated areas.
• Place green lumber stacks on kiln carts with concrete weights and prepare it for entry into the dry kiln.
• Remove dried lumber from the kiln and place in dry storage area according to length and dimension.
• Reload kilns as needed with green lumber.
• Keep Kiln area and Lumber yard in a clean and organized manner.
• Report any drying defects noticed during day to day tasks, to Supervisor.
• Report any steam leaks to Supervisor.
• Assist Supervisor in daily tasks as needed.
• Assist in maintaining and cleaning of the dry kilns during maintenance periods.
• Strong commitment to working safely
• Performing daily inspections of lift trucks and completing required forms
• Ensuring lift truck maintenance and servicing requirements are met
• Loading and unloading materials in a safe and efficient manner
• Maintaining contact with the supervisor(s) and working to resolve any issues as they may they arise
• Following all regulations, company policies, and procedures

Required skills and experience you will need:

• Preferred kiln forklift experience
• Minimum two years of experience
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• The desire to learn, grow and succeed
• Industrial experience and post-secondary education would be considered an asset
• Strong commitment to working safely
• Must be able to work rotating shifts
• Must be at least 18 years old and have a HS Diploma/GED

What you will do:

• Must be willing to perform entry level lumberyard duties, housekeeping duties, including use of a shovel, ground keeping, painting, janitorial, etc.
• Must be willing to stack various lengths of lumber
• May be assigned tasked indoors and outdoors, no matter the weather conditions
• Monitor lumber movement
• Move lumber through the process ensuring no lumber cross-ups
• Clear jammed lumber as necessary
• Assist others as necessary
• Perform quality checks
• Perform safety observations
• Follow all Safe Work Procedures
• Follow all Zero Energy State procedures
• Utilize downtime or slow time to enhance the appearance and productivity of the department
• Perform all job assignments in an effective and timely manner with minimal supervision
• Operate necessary equipment according to procedures
• Monitor assigned area and related area visually and via monitor screen.
• Remove/straighten out cross-ups using pike pole or picaroon
• Inspection of equipment
• Servicing and minor adjustments to the equipment (when necessary)
• Preventative maintenance
• Assist maintenance with servicing of equipment
• Cleaning of the equipment
• Documentation and reporting of results
• Daily greasing of necessary equipment and/or related equipment

What you need to be successful:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum age of 18 years
• Excellent safety record
• Follow all safety criteria and contribute to the safety program
• Follow all electrical safety standards
• Willing to work any shift
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Excellent attendance record
• Demonstrable mechanical aptitude
• Basic maintenance skills
• Capability to troubleshoot issues and diagnose problems…