Forklift Operator

Hayward Lumber; Pacific Grove (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401K

Paid time off

Job summary

Hayward Lumber is seeking a Load Builder/Forklift Operator in Pacific Grove, CA to assemble and prepare outgoing loads for delivery. You will read and interpret order tickets, select materials, and operate forklifts to load trucks safely, ensuring accuracy and secure handling.

Maintain clean work areas and follow safety procedures. The role requires prior warehouse and forklift experience, ability to lift 75–100 pounds, and a team‑oriented, detail‑driven approach.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a forklift in a warehouse environment.
• Ability to read and interpret orders and invoices.
• Strong teamwork and communication with coworkers and customers.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to build outgoing lumber and building-material orders.
• Load or unload completed orders onto delivery equipment using safe procedures.
• Double-check orders for accuracy and securely stack loads for delivery.
• Follow company safety procedures and forklift operator manual.
• Keep work areas stocked and organized for efficient load building.
• Notify management of delays or discrepancies and provide good customer service.

Skills

Forklift experience

Read and interpret orders

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Safety procedures

Physical stamina

Job description

Title: Load Builder/Forklift Operator

Classification: Full Time – Hourly

Pay Range: $18 to $22

Location: Pacific Grove, Ca

Reports To: Yard Supervisor

About the Company:

For 100 years and four generations of Hayward family leadership, Hayward Lumber has been committed to meeting and exceeding the needs of builders. Beyond full-service lumberyards, we offer window, door and cabinet design centers, pro-oriented hardware stores, and innovative building solutions designed to save time and money. Hayward Lumber is a family-oriented company that treats every employee as such. Our average tenure companywide is over 10 years and we pride ourselves in creating an environment in which you can learn, grow, and prosper. Hayward Lumber provides a competitive compensation structure, as well as a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K, and paid time off including vacation, holiday, and sick leave. Learn more at www.haywardlumber.com

Mission:

We are the most dependable supplier of products, services, and solutions to the construction market since 1919.

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for assembling and preparing outgoing loads of materials for delivery, ensuring they are accurate, secure, and ready for transport. Key duties include reading and interpreting order tickets, selecting and staging the appropriate materials, operating forklifts and other equipment to load trucks safely, and double-checking orders for accuracy. The load builder also ensures that loads are balanced and comply with safety standards to prevent damage during transit.

Responsibilities:

• Use forklift to build outgoing orders for lumber and building materials.
• Use forklift to load or unload completed orders onto delivery equipment maintaining safe procedures and stacking methods.
• Double checking all loads for accuracy and ensuring that they are thoroughly secured for delivery.
• Follow safety procedures as outlined by company safety program and operator manual for forklift.
• Keep all areas stocked and neat to facilitate efficient load building processes.
• Keep management aware of any delays or discrepancies.
• Treat all customers and coworkers in a helpful and professional manner, providing excellent customer service.

Requirements:

• Previous warehouse and forklift experience
• Solid organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to read and interpret orders and invoices
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions
• Ability to multi-task in fast paced environment.
• Experience working in a team atmosphere.
• Ability to lift 75-100 pounds consistently
• Must take and pass drug test and consent to a background check
• Knowledge of dimension lumber, panel products, and other building materials is preferred

Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• 401K
• Paid time off including vacation, holiday, and sick leave.
• No weekends