Forklift & Building Materials Operator | Day Shift

Weyerhaeuser; Spokane Valley (WA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision for you and family

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan with Employer Contrib.

Paid vacation time

Disability Benefits

Overtime opportunities

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Weyerhaeuser Distribution in Spokane Valley is hiring a Forklift and Building Materials Operator to safely move products and support warehouse operations. The starting wage is up to $21.00 per hour, with a day shift (11am–7:30pm), Monday–Friday and potential overtime.

Candidates should have forklift experience and be able to lift 50 pounds and work outdoors in various weather. This role emphasizes safety, accuracy in recording shipments, and contributing to continuous process improvements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of one year of forklift experience.
• 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.
• Wear all personal protective equipment as required.
• Ability to work on a computer.
• Ability to work cohesively in a team environment with strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate and maintain forklift to move products from stock lines to staging.
• Safely load and unload products from various trailers and rail cars.
• Perform job with a focus on personal and coworker safety.
• Intervene when unsafe practices are observed.
• Accurately perform basic math operations (add, subtract, multiply).
• Accurately count units, record totals and document shipping and receiving activities.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of building material products and warehouse operations.
• Commit to quality, efficiency, and continuous process improvement; 55–65% manual labor.

Skills

Forklift operation

Basic math

Safety awareness

Team oriented

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Weyerhaeuser Distribution in Spokane Valley is hiring a Forklift and Building Materials Operator to safely move products and support warehouse operations. The starting wage is up to $21.00 per hour, with a day shift (11am–7:30pm), Monday–Friday and potential overtime.

Candidates should have forklift experience and be able to lift 50 pounds and work outdoors in various weather. This role emphasizes safety, accuracy in recording shipments, and contributing to continuous process improvements.