Job Description
Job Title: FORKLIFT OPERATOR - MATERIAL HANDLER
Posting Start Date: 11/10/25
Division: Woodgrain Millwork
Posting Area: Operations + Manufacturing
Job Location: Americus, GA
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About Woodgrain:
Woodgrain is one of the top millwork operations in the world, with locations throughout the United States and Chile. With 70 years of quality manufacturing craftsmanship and service, Woodgrain is a top producer of mouldings, doors, and windows, as well as a premier distributor of specialty building products. Woodgrain Inc. is headquartered in Fruitland, Idaho with six divisions and over 45 manufacturing and warehouse facilities in the United States and South America. Since 1954, Woodgrain is proud to be family owned and operated.
Job Summary
This position will involve operating a forklift to move materials and finished products within the facility, as well as assisting with the packaging of wrap moulding at the end of the production line and will involve assisting in loading and unloading delivery trucks, as needed. The ideal candidate will be a team player with strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.
Duties & Resonsibilities:
Champion Safety. Safety is the upmost priority. Maintains a healthy work environment by following all company standards, policies, and procedures as well as those required by state and federal law.
Transport material throughout the manufacturing plant safely with forklift.
Ensure proper packaging and labeling procedures are followed.
Perform inventory transactions with handheld device when moving material.
Ensure proper placement of materials on trucks in, order to prevent damage.
Print materials for delivery drivers from computer.
Band shipping cartons and pallets for shipping.
Print labels for shipping cartons.
Proper PPE Usage while performing all job duties.
Adhering to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures.
Ensure accuracy and quality of all deliverables.
Cleaning up debris where you have moved materials.
Assist with other production functions as needed.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
This individual should exemplify the company values of Integrity, Servant Leadership, Respect for People, Continuous Improvement, and Customer Focus.
Requirements:
High School Diploma or equivalent.
A minimum of two (2) or more years of forklift operator experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment, preferably with unloading/loading of delivery vehicles. Forklift Certification required and recertification every three (3) years or as needed.
Ability to effectively communicates in English, both verbally and in writing. Additional languages preferred.
Ability to communicate professionally and effectively.
Must be able to work well with others and collaborate in a team environment.
Effective time management and organizational skills.
The ability to successfully use a computer without assistance to complete assigned tasks. SAP knowledge preferred.
The ability to read and comprehend written instructions as required to complete assigned tasks.
Willing and able to maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing safety equipment, e.g., safety glasses, hearing protection, and other PPE as required by specific jobs.
Willing and able to work in a hot, humid, cold, and noisy industrial environment.
High level attention to detail.
Continuous training in-house and external as needed.
Summary of Company Benefits: - Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- 401(k) with a Company Match
- Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D
- Employer Paid Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
- Voluntary Supplemental Hospital and Accident Plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- 8 Company Paid Holidays & 1 Floating Holiday
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
Woodgrain is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Woodgrain is a drug, alcohol, and tobacco-free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent upon pre-employment background and drug screening, and some positions require a fitness for duty test.
Job Tags
Temporary work, Flexible hours,