February 16, 2010
DRAFT
Southcoast Millwork
Forklift Operator Job Description
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Responsibilities
Maximizing the machine line(s) operating uptime
Safety performance – “safety is a prerequisite to work”
Maintain the highest quality control standards
Monitors the sawdust and chip bin volumes and communicates with supervisor
Tasks by Responsibility
Maximize machine line(s) operating uptime
 First priority to ensuring machine line(s) are never out of wood or backed up due
to finished loads not being removed promptly
 Follow an efficient yard & dry storage layout for all inventory
 Receive and follow run instructions from the supervisor and forklift coordinator
 Ensure work order wood is on the machine in feed prior to the start of every
shift/order
 Ensure accuracy of inbound fibre volumes consistent with customer shipping
documents
 Assist machine line(s) to debag/destaple, sort, package, wrap and strap loads as per run
instructions
 Assist fork lift coordinator in the preparation of van loads
 Assist in the receiving, unloading and proper storage of lumber and other products
 Perform all other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Safety Performance
 Perform pre shift inspection of fork lift and report deficiencies
 Wear proper protective equipment including a seat belt
 Ensure load is properly centered and balanced
 Handle loads only within the rated capacity
 Watch the swing when handling long loads
 Carry the load as low as possible with mast tilted back
 Maintaining a safe ground clearance
 Do not turn on an incline
 Make yourself aware of overhead wires, pipes, etc.
 Correct unsafe conditions and practices
 Immediate response and reporting of all forklift accident/incident
 Communicate any safety issues/concerns to the production supervisor
 Be involved in any forklift accident/incident investigation
Maintain the highest quality control standards
 Use and placement of all blocking and dunnage
 All transportation/storage of products in the yard to minimizes handling/damage
 Package loads for shipment have the proper protection and identification
 Accuracy of package grade and tally consistent with order and documentation
Monitors the sawdust and chip bin volumes and communicates with fork lift
coordinator or supervisor
 Track production plan and resulting variations in sawdust and chip volumes
 Advise coordinator or supervisor of need to service sawdust and shavings bunkers
Qualifications
Knowledge
 Specific knowledge of grades, values and manufacturing processes
 Specialized knowledge of LISA inventory management system
 Safe operation of fork lifts
Experience
 Minimum of 3 years experience effectively operating fork lift with wood products
 3 years of large fork lift operation experience
Skills
 A sense of urgency through enthusiasm, encouragement and a strong work ethic
 Strong interpersonal managing skills - effectively communicates what is required,
holding people accountable for specific results, coaching for continuous
improvement, listening and managing issues/differences that limit progress
 Demonstrated fork lift operation skills
 A problem solver - creative “out of the box” thinker, able to effectively assess and
manage risk while developing innovative solutions to workplace issues
 Ordering and responding to different priorities
Attributes/Qualities
 Approachable - enjoys people, will be open, tactful and sensitive while possessing
the ability to lead people to achieve objectives, fair but firm.
 Demonstrates confidence
 High integrity - exceptional level of personal integrity, open and honest in dealing
with others, able to make tough decisions
 Hands on - understands the value of being directly involved in the action.
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Accountabilities
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Timely & effective delivery and removal of work order requirements to machine
line(s)
Daily inspection, reporting deficiencies and safe operation of fork lift
Minimum handling and correct storage and documentation of all work order
products
Maximum uptime and cost effective operation and maintenance of the fork lift
Contributes to the orderly yard inventory or all unprocessed, semi processed and
processed stock
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