FORKLIFT DRIVER

Builders' General; Freehold, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Builders' General is seeking a reliable forklift operator to join our lumber yard team in Freehold, NJ. You will load, unload, and move lumber, assist customers with loading their vehicles, and maintain accurate forklift records.

Applicants should have 1–2 years forklift experience, a valid forklift certification, a high school diploma or GED, and excellent communication skills. The job requires physical stamina and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a forklift is required.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 1–2 years of forklift experience desired.
• Excellent communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift as assigned.
• Pull, build & load lumber for delivery.
• Assist customers in the lumber yard with loading/unloading.
• Maintain proper records for the forklift truck.
• Help maintain cleanliness of the lumber yard.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Fork Lift Truck Operator certification

Job description

Description

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Builders' General Supply Company (BGS) has been in business since 1931, and works for and continually strives to build our relationship with our customers. The true cornerstone of the company is a passion for offering a complete line of building products and services with competitive pricing, quality products and reliable, honest service, made possible by the dedicated work ethic of our employees. This creed has stood the test of time and created the strong foundation that support our distinguished reputation in the industry.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Able to operate a fork lift truck as assigned
• Pull, build & load lumber for delivery
• Remove material from vendor trucks safely
• Help maintain cleanliness of the lumber yard
• Maintain proper records for assigned fork lift truck
• Help customers in the lumber yard with loading and unloading of their vehicle
• Maintain proper certification for fork lift truck operator
• Assist with inventory and verify computations against physical count of stock
• Other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous lumber or building supplies experience strongly desired.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience operating a forklift desired.
• Fork Lift Truck Operator certification required.
• Excellent communication skills are required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The position could involve standing, walking, reaching, lifting, bending, crouching, climbing, pushing, pulling and sitting for long periods of time throughout the day.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Exposed to cold weather in the winter and hot weather in the summer.