FORKLIFT OPERATOR - EWP

Capital Lumber; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

TeleDoc

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

401(k) Match

Employee Assistance

Hearing Services

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Job summary

Capital Lumber in Tacoma, WA is hiring a full-time Forklift Operator with a background in Engineered Wood Products. You will operate a forklift to lift and move material, inspect equipment, and support yard operations.

Ideal candidates have 1–4 years experience, a forklift certification, and knowledge of lumber products. You must read, write, and understand English and maintain safe, efficient work practices.

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

• Reads hand written or system generated orders to determine product.
• Notes all special instructions for filling an order.
• Accurately pulls delivery orders and stages for loading as directed.
• Accurately pulls delivery orders and packages as directed.
• Loads product on trailers for delivery.
• Unloads product from incoming rail cars or trailers checking manifest.
• Notes discrepancies and reviews with Supervisor.
• Safely, accurately, loads product on customer trucks/trailers.
• Notifies Supervisor of any unsafe vehicle load requests.
• Notifies Supervisor of any request to overload a vehicle.
• Operates forklift safely following all safety rules and Capital Lumber standards.
• Performs daily forklift inspections as required by OSHA and Capital Lumber.
• Notifies Supervisory of equipment maintenance needs or safety concerns.
• Bands lumber for storage or shipping.
• Assists in inventory movement within the yard.
• Properly stores inventory – level and covered as necessary.
• Assists in inventory and/or cycle counts as directed.
• May operate saw equipment intermittently.
• Keeps lanes and areas clean for traffic.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Building Collaborative Relationships

Innovation / Creativity

Adaptability

Developing Self & Others

Education

1-4 years forklift experience

Tools

Forklift Certification

Job description

Career area Position Type Location Tacoma, WA 98421, United States Job ID 573944

At Capital, we know that a building is only as strong as the materials it's made of. And we also know that a company is only as strong as the employees who keep it running. Because of this, we value more than just delivering the best products. We value investing in the best people.

At Capital, we have over 75 years of success behind us, but we 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.

Salary Range: $23.00 - $27.00 per hour DOE

We are currently seeking a full-time Forklift Operator with a background in Engineered Wood Products for our Salt Lake City 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.

Position Summary:

Operates a forklift to lift, load, or move material. Inspects and maintains forklift equipment as needed.

Key Competencies:

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

Principal Accountabilities & Deliverables:

• Reads hand written or system generated sales order to determine product
• Notes all special instructions for filling an order
• Accurately pulls delivery orders and stages for loading as directed
• Accurately pulls delivery orders and packages as directed
• Loads product on trailers for delivery
• Unloads product from incoming rail cars or trailers checking manifest
• Notes all discrepancies and reviews these with Supervisor
• Safely, accurately, courteously loads product on customer's truck/trailer
• Notifies Supervisor of any request to load a potential unsafe vehicle
• Notifies Supervisor of any request to overload a vehicle
• 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 Supervisory 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
• 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

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Education / Experience 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 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.

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
• 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, Apple watch program and more..