Forklift Operator

Mead Lumber; Grand Island (NE); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading lumber company is seeking a Forklift Operator to manage building materials in a team-oriented atmosphere. As an employee-owned organization, Mead Lumber offers growth opportunities, work-life balance, and benefits including medical plans and competitive pay. Ideal candidates are reliable, self-motivated individuals with forklift experience.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

100% Employer Paid Life Insurance

Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay

401(k) Plan

Scholarship & Tuition Assistance Programs

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license required.
• Forklift experience necessary.
• Ability to lift and carry 50+ pounds.

Responsibilities

• Unload/Load customer orders accurately.
• Organize and label materials.
• Maintain a clean working environment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Customer service

Physical strength

Organization

Education

High School diploma or GED

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Description

Company Overview: Truss Craft of Nebraska, a Mead Lumber Company is a leading provider of products for professional contractors, builders, and remodelers. With 50+ operating locations across nine Midwestern states, we are proud to be 100% employee-owned and ranked as the 12th largest building material supplier to professional builders in the U.S. At Mead Lumber, we strive to create a team that works and succeeds together every day in an authentic, team-oriented setting.

Why Join Us?

• Employee Ownership: As a 100% employee-owned company, you will have a stake in our shared success.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible scheduling options that support your lifestyle.
• Career Growth: We are committed to your professional development, providing ongoing learning and advancement opportunities.
  
  

Overview

Primary responsibility is to receive building materials from vendors, put away, label and track special order materials entering and exiting the yard, stock product, keep yard clean and load customers in the yard. We are looking for a reliable, honest, hardworking team player. This exciting position in a fast paced, fun environment is waiting for you!

Responsibilities

• Learn company products, procedures, culture, and customer service philosophy.
• Unload/Load customer orders accurately in accordance with paperwork/invoices.
• Organize, label, store materials in accordance with protocols.
• Safely operate equipment.
• Follow yard loading and delivery procedures.
• Accurately record all merchandise returns on a credit memo, put materials in designated return area and ensure return to vendor.
• Listen and work with customers to fulfill their daily needs.
• Maintain a clean working environment.
  
  

Requirements

• Musts have a valid drivers license.
• Forklift experience required
• Experience loading and unloading flatbed / dry vans
• Desire to learn and grow professionally.
• Ability to react quickly to problems and respond to them accurately and professionally.
• Ability to stand/walk for 4 -10 hours daily.
• Self-motivated and organized.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Physical strength to lift and carry 50+ pounds at times.
• Ability to stoop, kneel and crouch.
  
  

Additional Benefits Include

Once eligible, you will participate in our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), a unique benefit that can provide a financial source for your future/retirement that very few companies offer. We also offer our employees competitive pay as well as the benefits listed below:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• 100% Employer Paid Group Term Life, AD&D, and STD
• Additional Voluntary Life, AD&D, and LTD
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Plan
• Scholarship & Tuition Assistance Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
  
  

Equal Employment Opportunity: Mead Lumber Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, age, pregnancy, marital status, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, or any other protected basis prohibited by law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Building Materials

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