Forklift Operator - Warehouse Day Shift

Mt Baker Products is a premier manufacturer of decorative plywood used for cabinetry, furniture and interiors throughout North America. Our high-quality hardwood plywood is manufactured using a wide variety of faces, backs and cores. Getting the right components to our assembly teams is a key step to our production process!

If you're a skilled Forklift Operator with at least one year of recent forklift experience, and you're interested in joining a busy and productive team, we encourage you to consider this immediate opportunity at our Bellingham location. This is a full time hourly position that works 5:00 am to 1:30 pm, Mon-Fri, with potential to work overtime, including on Saturdays, based on production needs.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operate a forklift safely and efficiently; initially pass company forklift certification training, and keep certification current, per company requirements.

Organize and prepare materials for movement, per production schedule.

Perform standard upkeep procedures for forklift; immediately report any safety concerns to supervisor or maintenance manager.

Work cooperatively within and across departments.

Assist with grading and patching (will be trained).

Other duties, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be at least 18 years of age.

Ability to perform basic math functions (add; subtract; multiply; divide) and read/understand English to follow production schedule, customer order tickets, safety policies, and work instructions.

Minimum of one year of recent forklift experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment with a production schedule. Current certification is not required to apply; the candidate will need to successfully complete the company's forklift certification class.

Ability to timely move materials in a safe and efficient manner, per assigned schedule. Requires excellent time management and organization skills.

Must be extremely safety-minded; be willing and able to comply with all safety rules and PPE requirements, including wearing a seatbelt.

This position may also perform grading and patching duties (will be trained). Requires a sharp eye for detail, to distinguish and differentiate between colors and wood species, and to detect defects/damage.

Must be willing and available to work overtime, including on Saturdays.

STARTING PAY RATE: $19.00/per hour

SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday, 5 am to 1:30 pm; overtime may be required, including on Saturdays.

WORK ENVIRONMENT and PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The employee will work in an environment with dust particles, exhaust fumes and heavy-duty machinery; PPE is required. The temperature may vary depending on season. Must be able to operate forklift for duration of work shift and use seatbelt during machine operation.

OUR BENEFITS:

Mt Baker Products is proud to offer low-cost health plans, including medical, dental and vision; paid time off and paid holidays; and 401k, and life insurance programs to eligible employees. We offer on-the-job training for most positions and promote cross training and advancement, as well as an employee referral program.

TO APPLY: Online, or stop by our office at 2929 Roeder Avenue, Bellingham, to complete an application during the hours Mon-Fri, 8 am to 5 pm.

We are a drug free workplace; a pre-employment drug test is required.