Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator

Employer: Aerotek. **Job Title: Forklift Operator** **Job Description** This role is responsible for accurately reading work orders and safely gathering, moving, and staging cut lumber and metal connector plates required for the production of roof and floor trusses. You ensure the correct materials are available at the right locations, maintain a clean and organized work area, and operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment in a safe and efficient manner. **Responsibilities** + Read and interpret pick lists, work orders, and production schedules, whether typed, handwritten, or displayed on a computer screen, to determine required lumber sizes, grades, and quantities. + Pull and stage the correct lumber and metal connector plates for production workers, ensuring accuracy in size, grade, and quantity. + Move raw cut lumber and metal connector plates from receiving or staging areas to designated saw stations and assembly tables using forklifts and other material handling equipment. + Inspect lumber for defects, warps, or damage before passing materials to builders, and ensure only acceptable materials are used in production. + Keep saw and assembly zones tidy, safe, and organized to reduce workplace hazards and support efficient workflow. + Safely operate sit-down forklifts and other warehouse machinery to transport heavy bundles of wood and related materials. + Pull plates and ensure they are properly staged for truss building operations. + Lift and stack product off lumber carts, band and mark product accurately, and push or pull product on carts to designated areas within the facility. + Perform routine cleaning and basic maintenance of equipment and the work area to keep operations running smoothly. + Follow all safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment, including steel-toed boots, safety glasses, ear plugs, and gloves. + Support shipping and receiving activities by loading and unloading materials, assisting with inventory, and ensuring