Job Description

_ Must have experience operating heavy duty forklifts (Taylor lift)._

The duties of a Mill/Yard Operator employee include transporting mill product via tractor/trailer throughout the mill and mill yard areas. Must be able to inspect and operate equipment and deliver each load promptly and securely.

Qualifications

• _ Must have experience operating heavy duty forklifts (Taylor lift)._
• Operate and maintain yard vehicles and equipment.
• Comply with all SJIs (Safe Job Instructions), successfully complete all training requirements. Comply with federal, state and local regulations as they apply to our yard operation.
• Follow quality standards and comply with procedures, rules and regulations.
• Receive inbound loads
• Examine trailer/container for any defects.
• Completing all required inbound paperwork.
• Report any discrepancies before releasing driver.
• Supervise unloading personnel.
• Prepare and complete orders for delivery or pickup according to the schedule supplied by management. This includes, but not limited to, the following.
• Verifying product integrity and counts.
• Preparing shipment according to shippers’ guidelines.
• Reporting any discrepancies.
• Confirming trailer/container integrity before loading.
• Properly secure trailer/container before loading.
• Perform inventory controls and maintain a high standard of quality throughout the yard.
• Keep a clean and safe work environment.
• Report any issues, incidents, or hazards to the supervisor on duty
• Utilize space to meet optimal efficiency.
• Communicate and cooperate with supervision and coworkers.
• Assist in mill and yard work as needed.
• Experience preferred but can train.
• Mill swing schedule

Physical requirements:

• Must be able to walk around the truck and inspect fluids and overall condition.

• Must be able to climb up and down 5 steps for ingress and egress of the truck. Up to 12 times per 12-hour shift.

• Must be able to exit the driver seat and make 3 to 4 steps to hook and unhook airlines for the trailer. Up to 75 times per 12-hour shift.

• Must be able to dismount truck and position wood dunnage on trailer when needed. Weight up to 50 lbs. on an as needed basis.

• Must be able to steer and stop the truck and trailer weighing up to 90,000 lbs. during a 12-hour shift.

Additional Information

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