Forklift Operator – Load Builder

Curtis Lumber Co, Inc.; Village of Ballston Spa (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Curtis Lumber Co, Inc. as a Forklift Operator – Load Builder. This entry-level position involves ensuring the efficient handling and loading of building materials for delivery. Competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and a positive work-life balance are offered. Ideal for those with forklift experience and a commitment to safety.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefit Package

401k with Company Match

Paid Holidays & PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount

Qualifications

• Previous forklift experience required.
• Ability to lift heavy items.
• Comfortable operating forklifts.

Responsibilities

• Collect various building materials according to orders.
• Load and secure materials onto delivery trucks.
• Maintain inventory levels and rotate stock.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Physical Fitness

Communication Skills

Job description

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Founded in 1890, Curtis Lumber is a family owned and operated building materials retailer, one of 100 largest and fastest-growing in the nation. Our employees enjoy competitive pay and excellent benefits coupled with ideal business hours allowing for a healthy work life balance. We recognize our employees hard work and dedication are the driving force of our success, and we continually look for ways to reward them.

Job Posting information

Build Your Career with Curtis Lumber!

Founded in 1890, Curtis Lumber is a family owned and operated building materials retailer, one of 100 largest and fastest-growing in the nation. Our employees enjoy competitive pay and excellent benefits coupled with ideal business hours allowing for a healthy work life balance. We recognize our employees hard work and dedication are the driving force of our success, and we continually look for ways to reward them.

Curtis Lumber’s Forklift Operator plays a crucial role in ensuring the efficient handling, staging, and loading of building materials product for customer/contractor deliveries and pick up. This role is responsible for working effectively and efficiently to ensure operational efficiency while adhering to safety standards.

Starting pay ranges from $23.00-$25.00hr.

Responsibilities

• Material Gathering : Collect various building materials according to invoices or orders
• Loading and Securing : Load materials onto delivery trucks and secure them properly
• Staging : Organize and stage materials effectively for delivery
• Quality Control : Select materials of appropriate quality and inspect for defects
• Inventory Management : Maintain inventory levels, rotate stock, and notify relevant supervisors of out-of-stock items
• Shrink Management : Utilize proper procedures to manage damaged or surplus materials
• Receiving : Prepare for and unload incoming materials efficiently, reporting any variances
• Safety Compliance : Follow safety protocols and ensure the safe use of equipment
• Yard Maintenance : Keep the work area neat and clean
• Documentation : Maintain accurate records of materials received, issued, and in stock
  
  

Requirements

• Experience : Previous forklift experience
• Physical Fitness : Ability to lift heavy items and perform physical tasks
• Equipment Operation : Comfortable operating forklifts and other machinery
• Attention to Detail : Ability to accuracy pick and stage material
• Communication Skills : Effectively communication with team members and supervisors
  
  

Forklift Operators are impactful in our business to assist in providing a high level of satisfaction, to our contractor and customer base, by effectively and accurately picking, staging, and loading products for delivery to job sites and customers’ homes.

PERKS FOR OUR PEOPLE!

Comprehensive Benefit Package - Medical, Dental, Vision

• Competitive Wages
• 401k with Company Match
• Ideal Retail Hours
• Paid Holidays & PTO
• Bereavement Pay
• Profit Sharing
• 529 College Savings
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Boot Reimbursement
• Employee Discount
• Community Events
• Employee Referral Program
  
  

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https://www.curtislumber.com/employment/

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Wholesale Building Materials

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