Forklift Operator I - Growth, Benefits & Hands-On Logistics

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

9 Holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan with Match

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Capital Lumber in Tacoma, WA is seeking a forklift operator for the Tacoma Operations Team. The role involves loading/unloading, maintaining forklift safety, and performing daily equipment inspections.

Compensation ranges from $23.00 to $27.00 per hour DOE, with opportunities for growth in a long-standing, employee-focused company. Ideal candidates have 1–4 years of forklift experience, hold a forklift certification, and possess solid knowledge of lumber products.

Qualifications

• Forklift experience with operation of forklift for loading/unloading.
• Forklift certification demonstrated.
• Strong knowledge of lumber products and applications.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English clearly.

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 and courteously loads product on customer trucks/trailers.
• Notifies Supervisor of unsafe vehicle requests or overloads.
• Operates forklift safely following OSHA and Capital Lumber standards.
• Performs daily forklift inspections.
• Notifies Supervisor of equipment maintenance or safety concerns.
• Bands lumber for storage or shipping.
• Assists in inventory movement and storage within yard.
• Stores inventory properly and maintains order.
• Assists in inventory counts as directed.
• May operate saw equipment intermittently.
• Maintains clean lanes and work areas.
• Performs other duties as assigned and adapts to changes.

Skills

Forklift operation

Forklift Certification

Lumber products

English proficiency

Safety awareness

Job description

Capital Lumber in Tacoma, WA is seeking a forklift operator for the Tacoma Operations Team. The role involves loading/unloading, maintaining forklift safety, and performing daily equipment inspections.

Compensation ranges from $23.00 to $27.00 per hour DOE, with opportunities for growth in a long-standing, employee-focused company. Ideal candidates have 1–4 years of forklift experience, hold a forklift certification, and possess solid knowledge of lumber products.