Forklift Operator II

CAPITAL LUMBER CO; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan with Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

CAPITAL LUMBER CO in Boise, Idaho is seeking a reliable forklift operator to join our distribution team. You will load, unload, and stage lumber products, and ensure accurate delivery orders and inventory movements.

Responsibilities include daily forklift inspections, following safety rules, and coordinating with supervisors on any safety or equipment concerns. Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and read orders is required.

Qualifications

• Experience operating forklifts in a lumber or similar warehouse setting.
• Ability to read and follow order instructions and safety guidelines.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate order pulling and staging.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to lift, load, or move lumber products in a safe, efficient manner.
• Read and interpret sales orders, noting special handling instructions.
• Pull delivery orders, stage for loading, and load trailers for delivery.
• Unload incoming shipments and check for discrepancies with supervisor.
• Perform daily forklift inspections and report maintenance needs.
• Adhere to OSHA and company safety policies in all tasks.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Inventory handling

Education

Forklift Certification

Job description

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

Essential Functions

• 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 over the course of employment

Education, Experience, and Skills Required

• 4 to 8 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

• 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.

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 ability to earn incentive towards medical premium, Apple watch program and more..