Forklift Operator - Dual Facility

Bensonwood; Walpole (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

8 Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Voluntary Life Insurance

Voluntary Dental Insurance

Voluntary Short-term Disability

Profit Sharing

Job summary

A local design-build company in Massachusetts is seeking a Forklift Operator to join their growing team. This role involves preparing and loading trucks, maintaining accurate shipping records, and ensuring a clean and organized production facility. Ideal candidates will have experience with forklifts, be able to lift heavy loads, and work in various weather conditions. Competitive compensation and benefits will be provided, including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Experience with various aspects of woodworking and carpentry.
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and loading trucks while securing loads.
• Maintaining accurate shipping records.
• Organizing facility and company equipment.

Skills

Driving various forklifts

Lifting at least 50 lbs

Working safely at high elevations

Operating hazardous equipment

Computer literacy

Weather flexibility

Overtime readiness

Driver's license

Woodworking familiarity

Job description

At Bensonwood, we strive to uphold the core values of quality, work ethic, teamwork, inclusivity, humility, and continuous improvement in everything we do. As a design-build company located in Keene & Walpole, NH, we are seeking an experienced Forklift Operator to join our growing team. Please note: This role will require you to work regularly out of both locations.

Position Summary

The Forklift Operator, working in collaboration with the Shipping and Receiving Coordinator and the Lead Forklift Operator, is a full‑time associate who will be responsible for helping to maintain both of our production facilities in a clean, orderly, and easily accessible manner while processing incoming and outgoing deliveries utilizing lean principles.

Primary Responsibilities

• Preparing and loading trucks and assisting with properly securing and protecting (i.e. tarping) loads as needed
• Maintaining accurate shipping records and additional documentation
• Maintaining and organizing grounds, facility, and company equipment

The Ideal Candidates Will Have

• Ability to:
• Drive various forklifts
• Lift at least 50 lbs
• Work safely and effectively at high elevations
• Work safely and accurately utilizing forklift, heavy machinery, and sharp tools
• Safely operate hazardous equipment
• Work in varying weather conditions and temperatures
• Work overtime if required
• Ability to utilize various techniques to achieve results
• Willingness to train and work in the Walpole and Keene locations and in Production during slow periods.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Experience with various aspects of woodworking and carpentry

Additional Attributes for Success

• Positive, can‑do team player
• High attention to detail with the ability to:
• Complete assignments accurately
• Organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines
• Work independently and collaboratively within a team setting
• Computer literacy with the ability to work in all Microsoft and Google applications
• Strong belief in customer service with outside vendors and peers
• Ability and flexibility to take on other responsibilities as assigned and to work outside scheduled hours when necessary
• Compensation will be based on skill level and experience
• Benefits include:
• Health Insurance
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Voluntary Dental insurance
• Voluntary Short‑term Disability
• Profit Sharing

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.