Customer Loader / Forklift Operator

Chinook Lumber Inc; Snohomish (WA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Employee purchase discount

Company clothing allowance

Job summary

Chinook Lumber is seeking a friendly, customer-driven team member to help us fulfill orders by loading lumber and building materials into customers' vehicles. This entry-level role offers full-time and part-time schedules, with shifts Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–5 p.m. and Saturdays 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

You must enjoy working outdoors, have solid people skills, and be able to lift and move materials. No prior forklift experience is required; on-the-job training is provided.

Qualifications

• Must be service oriented with strong people skills.
• Must be in good physical condition to lift and move lumber.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers by pulling materials and loading orders into their vehicles.
• Operate a forklift (18+ age) and follow safety protocols.
• Stock the yard and keep it organized and safe.

Skills

People skills

Team player

Safety minded

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

• Location 17606 State Route 9 SE,Snohomish, WA, 98296,United States
• Base Pay $19.00 - $22.00 / Hour
• Employee Type Non-Exempt

Contact information

• Name Cody

Description

We Are

Chinook Lumber is synonymous with quality. We proudly offer our customers premiumlumber, quality building materials, and dependable advice through an educated anddedicated workforce. We believe that our commitment to service can only be achievedthrough dedication to our employees. As such, we provide an informal yet professionalwork environment, valuing safety, teamwork and collaboration. We believe that our team’ssuccess is our success, which is why we offer excellent pay and benefits, skillsdevelopment, and professional growth opportunities to all of our employees.

Job Summary

We are looking for a friendly, customer-driven individual to help us fulfill customer ordersby loading lumber and building materials into the vehicles of our customers.
Full-time and part-time positions are available. Shifts will be scheduled during regular storehours; M-F from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

You Are

You are interested in the building and lumber industry and are looking for an entry-level position to start your career. You have great people skills and work well in a teamenvironment. Working outside all day doesn’t faze you. You’re in good shape and enjoyworking with your hands.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers by pulling materials and by loading their orders into their vehicles
• Operate a forklift (if 18 years of age or older) and adhere to all safety protocols
• Stock the yard and keep it organized and safe

Qualifications

Candidates have people skills and must be service oriented. Must be committed to safety.Must be in good physical condition to “throw lumber around.” Must be willing to workoutside, can withstand the elements, and must be willing to work in the hot sun and coldrain. Have to have basic math skills. Ideally have high school diplomas or generaleducation degrees (GED); preferred but not required. Experience with building materialand/or lumber is a plus. Experience with a forklift is also a plus. Knowledge of lumber isvery helpful, and these candidates do not need to be 18+ to apply.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Forklift certification (We will train forklift operators on the job.)

Summary

At Chinook, we see our staff as a team. Your success is our success, and we invest in ouremployees through paid on-the-job training, product knowledge sessions, safety training,lunch and learns, and other professional development opportunities. We respect yourpersonal time, which is why we don't schedule meetings outside of work hours.

We’re also proud to offer our customer loaders a competitive benefits package, including:

• Health insurance; medical/dental/vision/life
• Excellent pay
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee purchase discount
• Company clothing allowance