Forklift Operator - EWP

CAPITAL LUMBER CO; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CAPITAL LUMBER CO seeks a full-time Forklift Operator in Denver, CO. This role involves operating forklifts and chainsaws, ensuring safety and inventory management. Applicants should have forklift certification and experience with machinery. The company offers competitive hourly wages and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vacation time.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (Sick, Vacation, Volunteer Time Off)

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan with Match Percentage

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program with incentives

Qualifications

• 1 to 4 years of experience with forklifts and other machinery.
• Good knowledge of lumber products.
• Ability to model company values and provide innovative solutions.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to lift, load, or move materials safely.
• Perform daily inspections of forklift(s) as required by OSHA.
• Assist in inventory and/or cycle counts as directed.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Chainsaw Operation

Safety Compliance

Inventory Management

Team Collaboration

Education

Forklift Certification

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Location

CO Denver - Denver, CO

Salary Range

$22.00 - $24.00 Hourly

Description

Although we have over 75 years of success behind us, we still need innovative and dedicated employees to take us into the future. When you join the Capital team, you're empowered to succeed, encouraged to grow, and rewarded for your hard work.

We are currently seeking a full-time Forklift Operator with a background in Engineered Wood Products for our Denver Branch that reports directly to our Operations Manager. This role operates a forklift to lift, load, or move material. Operates chainsaw to cut material as needed. Inspects and maintains forklift and chainsaw equipment as needed. $22-24 per hour, DOE

Qualifications

Essential Functions:

• Reads handwritten or system generated sales order to determine product
• Notes all special instructions for filling an order
• Operates chainsaw and other saw equipment
• Operates forklift safely at all times following all safety rules and regulations
• Performs daily inspections of forklift(s) as required by OSHA and Capital Lumber Company standards
• Notifies supervisor of any necessary equipment maintenance/repair or safety concerns
• Bands lumber product for storage or shipping
• Assists in moving of inventory for storage within the yard area as directed
• Properly stores inventory-level and covered as necessary
• Assists in inventory and/or cycle counts as directed
• 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
• Comfortable moving large items up to 60 feet in length

Education, Experience, and Skills Required:

• 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.

Our Benefits

We are in the people business, we just happen to sell lumber... so you can have GREAT BENEFITS!

• Paid Time Off (Sick, Vacation, Volunteer Time Off)
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• TeleDoc
• 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