Forklift & Building Material Operator - Tacoma

Weyerhaeuser; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the wood products industry is seeking a Forklift & Building Material Operator in Tacoma. This entry-level position offers an hourly pay starting at $22.25 with full benefits, including healthcare and vacation time. Ideal candidates will receive thorough training, promoting a safety-first culture, and professional development within the company.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Retirement Plan Options

Paid vacation time

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Must have a positive willingness to learn attitude.
• No prior forklift operator experience required; training provided.
• Ability to work outside in various weather conditions required.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate propane or gas forklift to move products.
• Load and unload products from trailers and rail cars.
• Commit to safety and quality in operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Ability to lift heavy weights

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Weyerhaeuser Tacoma Distribution Center is currently seeking a Forklift Operations Associate. Under the direction of the Site Operations Manager, Operations Supervisors and designated leaders, this position is responsible for all activities associated with the movement and handling of materials related to the wood products yard/warehouse.

Our entry level pay rate starts at $22.25 per hour . ($1.00 differential for swing shift).

Full Benefits Include

• Health, Well-Being, and Future
• Medical + Prescription, Dental + Vision for you and your family
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance, Retirement Plan Options with Employer Contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
  
  

Time Away from Work

• Paid vacation time
• Disability Benefits, Parental Leave
  
  

Appreciation and Opportunity

• Competitive base pay and a site performance bonus plan
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
  
  

Key Functions

• Safely operate and maintain propane or gas forklift to move products from stock lines to staging and/or cut stations.
• Safely load and unload products from various trailers and rail cars
• Safely do your job to ensure your personal safety and the safety of others.
• Courage to intervene in any unsafe practices.
• Wear all personal protective equipment as required.
• Accurately perform basic math skills such as adding, subtracting, and multiplying
• Accurately count units, record totals and document shipping and receiving activities
• Develop in depth knowledge of building material products and warehouse operations.
• Be highly attentive and adaptive to workflows.
• Have excellent attendance.
• 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.

Job

Operations, Manufacturing, & Construction

Primary Location

USA-WA-Tacoma

Schedule

Full-time

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Job Type

Experienced

Shift

Evening (2nd)

Relocation Assistance

Not Available

What You Will Need

• High school diploma or GED.
• A positive willing to learn attitude. No prior forklift operator experience required. Training provided.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move or slide up to 100 pounds.
• Must be able work outside in the elements five days a week and occasional Saturdays depending on business needs.
• Ability to work on a computer.
• Ability to work cohesively in a team environment with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  
  

This position is designated by WY as a safety-sensitive position. Please be advised that due to the designation of this position as safety-sensitive, you will be subject to pre-employment testing for cannabis and its metabolites.

About 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 Weyerhaeuser

We 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing

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