Heavy Forklift Operator

Description

• Key responsibilities include safely operating equipment, performing daily checks, maintaining a clean work area, and completing necessary paperwork/tasks.
• Order fulfillment: Pick, pack, wrap, label, and stage orders for shipment based on customer and work orders.
• Equipment maintenance: Perform daily inspections of forklifts and other equipment and report any maintenance issues; escalating issues immediately.
• Material handling: Safely and efficiently load and unload trucks, containers, and trailers using a forklift and other equipment.
• Safety and organization: Maintain a clean and organized work area, and adhere to all JH safety policies, regulations, and procedures.
• Walk, stand, and/or sit for extended periods of time.
• Work around bulk raw materials, moving equipment, high pressure water, varying temperatures, and other environmental conditions related to cement board manufacturing both inside and outside work required.
• Inventory management: Move materials to designated storage locations, perform cycle counts, and report any discrepancies or damaged items.

Requirements

• Learn and be comfortable operating large forklifts (20,000lb+ capacity) and other heavy equipment.
• Lift up to fifty pounds on a continuous basis.
• Read, write, and speak English.
• PPE is required and supplied for this role

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program
• Job training and development
• Disability Income Protection
• Wellness Program
• Medical, dental and vision benefits effective on your first day of employment for you and eligible dependents
• Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Parental Leave
• Comprehensive low-cost co-pay Health Insurance; medical, dental, prescription, and vision insurance benefits for every 30+ hour full-time employee. Insurance starts on day one!
• Generous paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Free lunch Wednesday every week
• 6% dollar for dollar matching 401(k) program
• 401(k) Retirement plan that will match 100% of employees saved dollars up to the first 6% of your salary
• Reduced priced Uniform Service
• Paid holidays, paid vacation including Jury Duty and bereavement leave

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance