Forklift Operator I

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a diligent Forklift Operator to join their team in a dynamic warehouse environment. This role involves operating forklifts to safely lift and move materials, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have a Forklift Certification and experience in handling lumber products. The company prides itself on providing a supportive work atmosphere with opportunities for growth and development. Join a team where your contributions matter and enjoy great benefits while working in a fast-paced setting.

Benefits

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

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan with Match Percentage

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Qualifications

• Must have Forklift Certification and 1-4 years of experience with forklifts.
• Ability to deliver high-quality, detailed, error-free work consistently.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to load and move materials safely and efficiently.
• Perform daily inspections of forklift and maintain safety standards.
• Assist in inventory management and ensure a clean work environment.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Analytical Skills

Building Collaborative Relationships

Adaptability

Attention to Detail

Education

Forklift Certification

1 to 4 years experience with forklifts

Job description

Job Details

Job Location

CA Chino - Chino, CA

Education Level

Not Specified

Job Category

Warehouse

Description

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

WE provide: A professional work environment where you can be accountable and achieve goals consistently and efficiently.

Forklift Operator: Operates a forklift to lift, load, or move material. Inspects, maintains, and repairs forklift equipment as needed. $17.00 - $19.00 per hour DOE

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 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
• May operate saw equipment intermittently
• Assists in keeping all lanes and areas clean and clear for traffic
• Performs 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

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Education / Experience and Skills

• 1 to 4 years previous experience with forklifts and other machinery
• 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 to 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, moving mechanical parts, and vibrations. Work is performed outdoors, and the employee is exposed to a 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
• 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