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West Fraser

Forklift Operator

Location : Opelika, AL, 36801

Job Type : Other

Date Posted : 12 October 2025

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Forklift Operator

Opelika, AL

Our employees operate in a culture that values safety first and rewards hard work. We recognize and support our team culture and focus on growing our team by promoting from within – many of our employees have built their careers with us.

What you will do:

  • Safely operate Forklift.  Stack and unstack lumber on kiln carts. Unload the green stacker at a production level and stack lumber on the yard in accordance with the stacking policy. Pick up all loose boards from yard and kiln and stacker area, separate usable boards from unusable, place usable boards on rough dry units with same dimension and take to planer shed. Take warped, broken, bowed boards to the hog. Keep the kiln areas clean (around kilns, rough green & rough dry storage areas), grease kiln carts, perform or assist with various maintenance duties. Help with burners, other duties requested by supervisor or kiln operator.
    • Keep work area clean
    • Keep kiln areas and lumber yard in a clean and organized manner
    • Perform pre-shift daily Forklift checks
    • Re-fuel forklift
    • Drive safely
    • Verify all safety interlocks are working properly
    • Follow all established safety procedures
    • Follow established lockout procedures and task specific sequences

Required skills and experience you will need:

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Minimum of six (6) months in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred
  • Prior industrial forklift experience
  • Ability to drive a 35,000-pound Forklift
  • Must be able to distinguish size, widths, and lengths of lumber
  • Ability to work outdoors in all temperatures in loud, high-volume environments performing physical tasks throughout the shift
  • Ability to perform the essential functions of the position which includes walking, standing, sitting, climbing stairs, bending and lifting up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to perform all tasks in accordance with West Fraser safety policies and procedures
  • Recognize and support our team culture, communicating effectively with all team members
  • Ability to work day or night shifts, holidays and weekends
  • Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check, drug screen test and physical

Our highly competitive compensation package and outstanding benefits include:

  • Benefits starting Day 1
  • Competitive starting pay
  • Wellness Pay Program
  • On-the-job training
  • A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401K w/ Company Match
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Paid vacations and holidays
  • Safety is one of West Fraser's core values and our employees can expect a challenging, stable work environment with career development opportunities

Apply:

No phone inquiries, please.

If you are ready to build your career in a company that thrives on growth, internal promotions, training, safe work environment, rewarding work, challenge, and opportunity, come build your career with us at West Fraser: www.westfraser.com/jobs

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please apply through our online application process. Be sure to attach your resume to your online profile as resumes will not be accepted at the site.

West Fraser is a diversified wood products company producing lumber, OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, pulp, newsprint, wood chips, and energy with over 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, and Europe. We are the largest lumber producer in North America, a leading global manufacturer of wood-based panels, and the world’s largest producer of oriented strand board (OSB). We are a growing company, believe strongly in promoting from within, and pride ourselves on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company.

West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug-Free Workplace

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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