Forklift Operator 1 (Shipping) Position Available In Warren, Mississippi
Tallo's Job Summary: The Forklift Operator 1 (Shipping) position at Big River Forest Products in Vicksburg, MS involves stacking and piling lumber, working in hot and cold environments, and completing a pre-employment drug screen. Ideal candidates have basic math skills, good eye/hand coordination, and a high school diploma or GED. Physical requirements include frequent lifting, bending, and climbing stairs.
Job Description
Forklift Operator 1 (Shipping) Big River Forest Products 1725 North Washington Street, Vicksburg, MS 39183 Responsibilities Must have good eye/hand coordination; must follow safety rules and be able to work in a team environment. Learn to fill in on various machine stations Basic math skills Stack and pile lumber The work is fast paced and can, at times, be demanding Repetitive lifting and working in both hot and cold work environments. HS diploma or GED equivalent preferred Prefer a proven job history with longevity and exceptional attendance and safety record Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen
Physical Requirements:
Move safely, quickly, and perform duties with repetitious movement. Sit and/or stand for shift, reach with hands and arms, stoop, squat, twist, push and pull, maintain balance, bend at the waist, kneel, walk varying distances, and climb stairs. Frequent climbing stairs Frequent and repetitious use of upper extremities (i.e. shoulders, arms, wrists, hands) in gripping, turning, manipulating objects of various sizes, shapes, weights Repetitious bending, kneeling or stretching Repetitious pushing and pulling 20 lbs. at 30″ working height Occasional walking short distances Occasional lifting 50 lbs. from floor to 30″ working height Occasional pushing, pulling, lifting 100 lbs. to 30″ working height with the use of a dolly or hoist height
Environmental Conditions:
Must be able to tolerate extreme hot, humid, cold, and outdoor conditions. Comfortable working in loud environment, around moving machinery, with vibrations and airborne particles (sawdust).
