Forklift Crew Leader

Boise Cascade Company; Lakeville (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Retirement Savings

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Boise Cascade Company in Lakeville, MN is seeking a seasoned Forklift Crew Leader to guide outdoor loading operations. You will operate heavy diesel forklifts, lead a crew, verify loads, and coordinate with drivers to ensure safe, accurate shipments.

The role requires 5+ years of forklift and supervisory experience, strong math skills, and a commitment to safety and teamwork in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Extensive forklift experience with building materials preferred.
• Strong supervisory and interpersonal skills; ability to lead a crew.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations and maintain accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy duty diesel forklift for 95% of shift.
• Ensure forklift crew executes tasks safely and precisely.
• Receive, store, build, and ship loads.
• Verify load matches order before vehicle exits yard.
• Provide customer service as necessary.
• Apply knowledge of building materials and warehouse operations.
• Maintain organized work area and adhere to safety programs.

Skills

Forklift experience

Supervisory skills

Safety awareness

Math calculations

Team leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical certification or associate degree

Tools

Diesel forklift operation

Job description

Are you an experienced leader and skilled forklift driver who loves working outdoors, enjoys leading a team, and desires to grow in a thriving company? Do you enjoy the challenge of using a heavy duty forklift to load and unload railcars and flatbed trucks with precision? If so, we would love to talk with you! Apply today to become our next Forklift Crew Leader!

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy duty diesel forklift 95% of shift
• Ensure forklift crew executes tasks safely and precisely
• Receive, store, build, and ship loads
• Ensure load matches order before vehicle exits yard
• Provide customer service as necessary
• Apply broad knowledge of building material products and warehouse operations
• Maintain alertness and adaptability to warehouse routines
• Understand and apply fundamental math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
• Maintain organized work area
• Follow safety programs and ensure OSHA compliance

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or two (2) years equivalent work experience
• Able to understand and communicate safety and work instructions
• Warehouse/yard experience with considerable physical exertion
• Able to perform duties in all weather conditions

Experience Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and supervisory skills
• Extensive forklift experience (Building materials industry is a plus!)
• More than five (5) years of related experience
• Technical certification or associate degree may be required
• In-depth knowledge of:
  • Building materials products
  • Warehouse operations
  • BMD products/operations
• Able to understand and apply mathematical calculations
• Demonstrated accuracy in checking, posting, counting, addition, subtraction, fractions, and linear measurement

Demonstrate commitment to:

• Safety
• Quality
• Environmental awareness
• Continuous process improvement

Wage: $26–$28/hour

Shift Time: 7am-4:00pm

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings
• Annual Incentives
• Paid Time Off (20 days/year) & Paid Holidays (10 days/year)
• Paid Parental Leave