L.J. Smith is the largest stair parts manufacturing company in the country. Our continued growth over the past several decades is clearly a result of our leadership role in developing and taking to market new and innovative products and techniques.

The Lift Truck operator will perform the following duties as part of the job:

• Perform lift truck maintenance and safety inspections prior to equipment operation
• Supply production areas with product or move finished goods to a warehouse storage area.
• Participate in lift truck training and general safety training sessions
• Check inventory and use a handheld bar code scanner for inventory tracking
• Wrap loads with a stretch wrapper and supply material to production work centers.
• Utilize all company equipment in the appropriate and safe manner
• Complete and turn in all required paperwork in a timely manner
• Contribute to a team effort at all times to provide maximum customer satisfaction
• Work overtime, and weekends when necessary.

The following are the minimum criteria for qualifying production workers at L.J. Smith Inc.:

• At least 6 months experience operating a sit down or stand-up lift truck
• Must have high school diploma or GED
• Must be legally eligible to work in the US
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have a good history of employment
• Steady worker, reliable (good attendance), good safety record
• Ability to read, write and follow basic instructions
• Ability to perform simple math
• May be required to lift weights up to 65 - 85 lbs. frequently
• Ability to work in a noisy and dusty (wood dust) environment
• Must be willing to work any shift.
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must be willing to commute to the Bowerston area
• Experience with wood products preferred
• The ability to read a tape measure is considered a plus
• Current Ohio driver's license
• Self-starter, reliable and can work independently
• Ability to work overtime and weekends when necessary

We participate in a Drug Free Safety Program for a drug-free workplace. All positions require background checks and a pre-employment drug screen. Wage is commensurate to the levels of knowledge, skill and ability that an applicant brings to this position.

L. J. Smith offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision and life insurances, 401(k) savings plan, tuition aid, paid holidays/vacations, etc., with most coverages available on the first of the month following the month in which employment begins.

Hourly new hires can qualify for a 50 cent increase after the successful completion of the 90 day Introduction Period and receive consideration for an additional merit wage increase each year on their hire anniversary date in conjunction with an acceptable Performance Review. Regular full-time hourly employees also have the opportunity to earn an additional compensation bonus per quarter via our Key Performance Incentive (KPI) program.

We look forward to your resume!