FORKLIFT OPERATOR I

Capital Lumber; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital Sacramento is seeking an experienced Forklift Operator I to operate a forklift, load and move material, and perform daily inspections. The position runs Monday to Friday starting at 7am in Sacramento, CA 95838, United States. Compensation is $22 per hour, DOE.

The role requires knowledge of lumber products and a valid forklift certification. Responsibilities include loading/unloading, following safety rules, and maintaining accurate documentation and inventory control.

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.

Responsibilities

• Reads hand written or system generated sales 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 loads product on customer’s truck/trailer following safety rules
• Notifies Supervisor of unsafe vehicle requests or overloads
• Operates forklift safely at all times and conducts daily inspections as required
• Notifies Supervisory of equipment maintenance or safety concerns
• Bands lumber for storage or shipping
• Assists in inventory movements and storage within yard
• Keeps lanes and areas clean for traffic
• Performs other duties as assigned and adapts to changes

Skills

Forklift experience

Forklift certification

Lumber knowledge

English proficiency

Job description

Job Details

Career area Warehouse Position Type Location Sacramento, CA 95838, United States Job ID 569411

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Warehouse Forklift Operator I

Capital Sacramento is looking for experienced Forklift Operators!

Position Summary:

Operates a forklift to lift, load, or move material. Inspects and maintains forklift equipment as needed. Monday to Friday, starting at 7am. $22 - $22 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 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 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.