Day-Shift Forklift Operator — Training Provided

MSCCN; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Weyerhaeuser is seeking a Forklift Operations Associate at the Salt Lake City Distribution Center. The role involves operating a forklift to move materials, loading/unloading from trailers, and maintaining safety and accuracy in daily shipping and receiving tasks.

Entry-level pay begins at $20.00 per hour with a 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM shift. The job requires outdoor work, PPE compliance, and teamwork in a fast-paced wood products yard.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• No prior forklift operator experience required. Training provided.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move or slide up to 100 pounds.
• Must work outside in the elements five days a week and occasional Saturdays.
• Must comply with PPE requirements.
• Ability to work on a computer.
• Ability to work cohesively in a team with strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate and maintain forklift to move products from stock lines to staging and/or cut stations.
• Safely load and unload products from trailers and rail cars.
• Ensure personal safety and the safety of others; intervene in unsafe practices.
• Accurately perform basic math and record totals for shipping and receiving activities.
• Develop knowledge of building material products and warehouse operations.
• Commit to quality, efficiency, and continuous process improvement.
• This is not an inside warehouse position; this role will perform manual labor 55-65% of the time.

Skills

Forklift operation

Willingness to learn

Physical strength

Team orientation

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Weyerhaeuser is seeking a Forklift Operations Associate at the Salt Lake City Distribution Center. The role involves operating a forklift to move materials, loading/unloading from trailers, and maintaining safety and accuracy in daily shipping and receiving tasks.

Entry-level pay begins at $20.00 per hour with a 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM shift. The job requires outdoor work, PPE compliance, and teamwork in a fast-paced wood products yard.