Forklift and Building Materials Operator - San Antonio

Weyerhaeuser; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Well-Being, and Future Medical

Dental + Vision

Retirement Plan Options

Paid vacation time

Job summary

Weyerhaeuser in San Antonio, TX is seeking a Forklift and Building Materials Operator for our distribution center on the Port of San Antonio. The role runs on a daytime shift from 8:00am to 5:00pm with potential overtime.

You will move building materials, load products, and document shipping and receiving activities while maintaining safety and accuracy. Ideal candidates have prior sit-down forklift experience (9,000–17,500 lb capacity), the ability to lift up to 50 lb, and familiarity with SAP

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience operating a sit-down forklift with 9,000 to 17,500-pound capacity.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and move or slide up to 100 pounds.
• Willing to work outdoors in varying weather and conditions.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate and maintain propane or gas forklift to move products from stock lines to staging and/or cut stations.
• Safely load products and count units, recording shipping and receiving activities.
• Contribute to safety by using PPE and reporting unsafe practices.

Skills

Forklift operation

Math skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

DescriptionWeyerhaeuser Distribution is a leader in distributing building products for residential, light commercial and home improvement applications worldwide.We have an immediate opening for a Forklift and Building Materials Operator located at our new distribution center in San Antonio, Texas. The distribution center is located at the Port of San Antonio approximately 10 minutes SW of downtown. We encourage you to review the responsibilities and qualifications and apply today!Our businessWeyerhaeuser has been in business for more than 120 years, and our strong foundation of values guides everything we do. Our people are our most valuable assets, and we’re serious about safety — there’s nothing more important than making sure every employee goes home safely each day. We are driven to achieve excellence and proud of what we do, and we strongly support and value different backgrounds and voices . With Weyerhaeuser, you’ll join a community where everyone has opportunities to develop and grow throughout their careers.The wage for this position is $18.75-$23.35 depending on experience level. This is a first shift position and the hours are 8:00am - 5:00pm.Full benefits include:Health, Well-Being, and FutureMedical + Prescription, Dental + Vision for you and your familyLife and Accidental Death Insurance, Retirement Plan Options with Employer ContributionsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Away from WorkPaid vacation timeDisability Benefits, Parental LeaveAppreciation and OpportunityCompetitive base pay and a site performance bonus planProfessional development and career advancement opportunitiesKey Responsibilities:Safely operate and maintain propane or gas forklift to move products from stock lines to staging and/or cut stationsSafely load productsEnsure accountability for personal safety and the safety of others by addressing any unsafe practices observedWear all personal protective equipment requiredAccurately perform basic math skills such as adding, subtracting and multiplyingAccurately count units, record totals and document shipping and receiving activitiesDevelop in depth knowledge of building material products and warehouse operationsBe highly attentive and adaptive to warehouse routinesCommit to quality, efficiency and continuous process improvement.This position will work a daytime shift position with an opportunity for overtime as business conditions apply.This is not an inside warehouse position. This role will perform manual labor 55- 65% of the time.QualificationsWhat you will need:High school diploma or GED.Experience operating a sit-down forklift with 9,000 to 17,500-pound forklift capacityAbility to lift up to 50 pounds and move or slide up to 100 poundsMust be able to operate a chainsaw with a 24” barWillingness to work outside in the elements five days a week and occasional Saturdays depending on business needsComputer skills: SAP or other Warehouse Management SystemsAbility to work cohesively in a team environment with strong attention to detail and accuracyWhat will make you stand out:2 or more years of experience operating a 9,000 to 17,500-pound forkliftWood products cutting experienceBuilding materials distribution work experience/ backgroundKnowledge of building materials/construction backgroundAbout Wood Products:We've been delivering quality building products and solutions to our customers for more than 100 years. From builders and dealers to specifiers and homeowners, we offer exceptional product performance and unparalleled support.For more than a century, we’ve been building our reputation as a leader in sustainable wood products.About WeyerhaeuserWe sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference.We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.Job Operations, Manufacturing, & ConstructionPrimary LocationUSA-TX-San AntonioSchedule Full-timeJob Level Individual ContributorJob Type ExperiencedShift Day (1st)