Forklift - Swing Shift

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vaagen bros lumberColville (WA)

Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand Sawmills

SENIORITY

Entry

SALARY

$20.00 - $30.00 per hour

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About the role

Forklift Vaagen Bros. Lumber Inc. is a family-owned wood products manufacturer that has operated in northeastern Washington for over 70 years. We heavily believe in continuous improvement and respect for people and are currently in a Lean transformation. We operate sawmills in Colville and Usk, WA. Vaagen Bros. currently employs over 175 employees. The primary role of the Forklift position is to transfer units of lumber with a continued focus on safety, and productivity. A desirable candidate will have a great deal of attention to detail and respect for people and company property.

Job Description:

Transfer stacked units of inventory according to set standards
Monitor the quality of product and notify the appropriate personnel if substandard conditions exist
Tag units with bar-code tags for inventory tracking and planning purposes
Load and even end stickers for the stacker
Fix all units that are not stacked properly, stack drop-out lumber
Empty board racks, board bin, and sticker bin into the Whole Log Chipper daily
Performs mandatory pre-shift checklists and daily maintenance records
Assist with preventive/predictive maintenance activities and cleaning
Maintain an organized yard by length, width, and species
Move and/or load trucks and unload deliveries
Assist in training and mentoring of new employees
Float between departments to assist in areas of greatest need
Know, Understand, and Apply the Lock-out Tag-out procedures
Entry level laborer sawmill duties, including but not limited to, stacking boards, general cleanup, removal of wood waste and debris, and tending machines
Maintain a clean and safe work area.
Ensure tools, supplies, and equipment are always in their "home locations"Maintain lines of communication with other team members
Learning and applying lean business practices
Fill out a maintenance request and Idea Cards when needed
Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

Ensure safe work practices & follow safety procedures
Dependable and reliable with a good attendance record
Ability to streamline processes and cut waste within area of responsibility
Lean techniques and experience preferred
Must be 18+ years old to work in an industrial sawmill environment
Must have HS Diploma/GEDMust be able to continuously stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb, and reach above shoulders safely. The weight required to be lifted each normal workday may occasionally exceed fifty (50) pounds at a time

Applicants will be subject to a criminal background check. However, having a criminal record will not automatically eliminate you from consideration for the job. Records will be considered based on the requirements of RCW 9.96A.020, RCW 43.43, WACMust be able to successfully pass a drug test and pre-employment physical exam This is a safety sensitive position for which impairment while working presents a substantial risk of death

Hours/Days/Schedule: 40+ hours a week

Shift work and/or weekends Full time

Salary/Wage/Benefits

Pay: $20-$30/hrFLSA Status: Non-ExemptFull benefits include: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D insurance, long term disability, PTO and 401k with match An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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