Forklift Operator - Day Shift

Capital Lumber Company; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

9 Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

TeleDoc

Best Doctors

Life and Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

401(k) Plan with Match

Employee Assistance Program

Hearing Services

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Job summary

Capital Lumber Company in Denver, CO seeks a warehouse forklift operator to move and load lumber as part of daily deliveries and stock management.

You will inspect equipment, follow safety rules, and perform daily forklift inspections in a fast-paced outdoor warehouse environment. The role requires 1–4 years of forklift experience and a valid forklift certification.

Hourly pay ranges from $20 to $22 with benefits including PTO, holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 1 to 4 years previous experience with forklifts and other machinery.
• Has Forklift Certification.
• Good knowledge of lumber products.
• Ability to model the Capital values and to provide innovative solutions.
• Ability to deliver high quality, detailed error free work on a consistent basis.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English to the extent required to receive and communicate information as necessary to the position.

Responsibilities

• Read handwriting or system generated sales orders to determine product.
• Note all special instructions for filling an order.
• Accurately pull delivery orders and stage for loading as directed.
• Accurately pull delivery orders and package as directed.
• Load product on trailers for delivery.
• Unload product from incoming rail cars or trailers checking manifest.
• Note discrepancies and review with Supervisor.
• Safely load product on customer’s truck/trailer per safety rules.
• Notify Supervisor of unsafe vehicle requests or overloads.
• Operate forklift safely at all times per OSHA and company standards.
• Perform daily forklift inspections as required by OSHA and Capital Lumber Company standards.
• Notify Supervisory of equipment maintenance or safety concerns.
• Band lumber for storage or shipping.
• Assist in moving inventory within yard area as directed.
• Properly store inventory – level and covered as necessary.
• Assist in inventory or cycle counts as directed.
• May operate saw equipment intermittently.
• Keep all lanes and areas clear for traffic.
• Perform other duties as assigned and adapt to changes.

Skills

Forklift operation

Forklift Certification

Lumber product knowledge

Attention to detail

English communications

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Denver, CO 80229

Education Level: Not Specified

Salary Range: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Job Category: Warehouse

Candidate Profile

YOU ARE: Diligent, reserved, accommodating, analytical and a highly precise worker.

Position Summary

Operates a forklift to lift, load, or move material. Inspects, maintains, and repairs forklift equipment as needed. $20 - $22 per hour DOE.

Key Competencies

• Building Collaborative Relationships
• Innovation / Creativity
• Adaptability
• Developing Self & Others

Principal Accountabilities & Deliverables

• Read handwriting or system generated sales order to determine product
• Note all special instructions for filling an order
• Accurately pull delivery orders and stage for loading as directed
• Accurately pull delivery orders and package as directed
• Load product on trailers for delivery
• Unload product from incoming rail cars or trailers checking manifest
• Note all discrepancies and review these with Supervisor
• Safely, accurately, courteously load product on customer’s truck/trailer
• Notify Supervisor of any request to load a potential unsafe vehicle
• Notify Supervisor of any request to overload a vehicle
• Operate forklift safely at all times following all safety rules and regulations
• Perform daily inspections of forklift(s) as required by OSHA and Capital Lumber Company standards
• Notify Supervisory of any necessary equipment maintenance/repair or safety concerns
• Band lumber product for storage or shipping
• Assist in moving inventory for storage within the yard area as directed
• Properly store inventory – level and covered as necessary
• Assist in inventory and/or cycle counts as directed
• May operate saw equipment intermittently
• Assist in keeping all lanes and areas clean and clear for traffic
• Perform other work related duties as assigned by your supervisor and be flexible and adaptable to changes that will occur during the course of employment

Qualifications and Skills

• 1 to 4 years previous experience with forklifts and other machinery
• Has Forklift Certification
• Good knowledge of lumber products
• Ability to model the Capital values and to provide innovative solutions
• Ability to deliver high quality, detailed error free work on a consistent basis
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English to the extent required to receive and communicate information as necessary to the position.

Abilities

• Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 75 pounds
• Must be able stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl 5% or less of the workday
• Must be able to sit and walk or otherwise move around for prolonged periods of time throughout the workday.

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes, and moving mechanical parts and vibrations.
• Work is performed outdoors, and employee is exposed to variety of extreme weather conditions at the distribution warehouse.
• The noise level in the work environment and warehouse can be loud.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (Sick, Vacation, Volunteer Time Off)
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• TeleDoc
• Best Doctors
• Company Paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Match Percentage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Hearing Services
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Smart Dollar
• Wellness Program through Vitality with program completion incentive towards medical premium.