Forklift/Shunter operator
Job description
The employee is responsible for performing the following tasks:
Participate in the receiving of goods and evaluate the material received for quantity and possible damage; report any problems to the appropriate people
Loads and unloads pallets of finished product in carrier trailers
Responsible for safety moving trailers and containers within the yard
Use a shunt truck or yard truck to move trailers in and out of docks, and other areas.
Completes loading charts and can read and understand delivery notes when receiving goods
verify the condition of the trailers
Is responsible for the maintenance and proper functioning of his equipment
Checks the condition of the ground to avoid the possibility of punctures
Repairs pallets of broken product
Ensures loading ramps are in good condition prior to use
Collects wood scraps from storage boards
Occasionally takes samples of material
Must learn to be self-directed and show initiative
Performs any other duties as assigned by management
Required Qualifications
be a conscientious employee with a high sense of responsibility
have a grade 12 education or equivalent relevant experience
be fluent in English
be able to operate hydraulically controlled machines without the risk of damaging the equipment, property, product and/or vehicles around them
be able to perform daily checks and maintenance on his/her machine
Maintenance and repairs
Perform daily checks on equipment such as oil level, air filter cleaning, tire condition, etc.
Ensure the greasing, cleaning and lubrication of the machines
Quality control
Ensure that pallets are properly arranged on the wood during storage
Take care not to damage the product
Check the quality of the pallets and their contents
Ensure quality when receiving goods
Ensure that the pallets loaded in the vans are in good condition: cleanliness, bags not torn, wrapping in good condition, etc.
Health and safety
Be concerned about safety at work
Attach the safety belt in his machine
Apply safety standards related to loading and unloading of trailers, including attaching chains to loading ramps and placing cones to demarcate one's route from the machining, if applicable
Wear personal protective equipment applicable to the tasks performed
Performance
Maintain an average loading rate of at least one load every 45 minutes while picking up lumber
Follow the rhythm of the exit of the pallets from the mill
