Forklift Operator I

CAPITAL LUMBER CO; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in lumber distribution is seeking a dedicated Forklift Operator to join their dynamic team. This role involves operating forklifts, loading and unloading materials, and ensuring safety and efficiency in a fast-paced warehouse environment. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and adaptability, the ideal candidate will contribute to maintaining high standards of service and quality. The company offers a supportive work culture with excellent benefits, including paid time off, medical insurance, and a 401(k) plan. If you're ready to take on a rewarding role where you can grow and make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan with Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Holidays

TeleDoc

Company Paid Life and Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• 1 to 4 years of experience with forklifts and machinery.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to load and move materials safely.
• Inspect and maintain forklift equipment as needed.
• Assist in inventory and storage management.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Lumber Knowledge

Adaptability

Collaboration

Education

Forklift Certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location

UT Salt Lake City - Salt Lake City, UT

Education Level

Not Specified

Job Shift

Graveyard

Job Category

Warehouse

Description

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

Qualifications

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.

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