Forklift Operator – Load Builder

Curtis Lumber Co, Inc.

Village of Ballston Spa (NY)

On-site

USD 31,684 - 34,440

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401k with Company Match

Paid Holidays & PTO

Profit Sharing

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount

Job summary

A leading building materials retailer is seeking a Forklift Operator in the Village of Ballston Spa, New York. This role involves efficiently handling building materials, ensuring safety compliance, and maintaining operational efficiency. The ideal candidate should have previous forklift experience and the physical ability to manage heavy lifting. Benefits include competitive wages, paid holidays, and a comprehensive package. Interested candidates can apply via email.

Qualifications

Prior experience operating forklifts is required.
Must be physically fit to handle heavy lifting.
Required to operate various machinery safely.

Responsibilities

Collect building materials based on orders.
Load materials onto delivery vehicles securely.
Organize and stage materials for deliveries.
Inspect materials for quality and defects.
Maintain inventory and report shortages.
Follow safety procedures when using equipment.
Keep the work area tidy and organized.
Document materials received and issued.

Skills

Previous forklift experience

Ability to lift heavy items

Comfortable operating machinery

Attention to detail

Effective communication skills

Job description

About Curtis Lumber

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

About the Role

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

Starting pay ranges from $23.00–$25.00 per hour.

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 accurately pick and stage material.
Communication Skills: Effectively communicate with team members and supervisors.

Forklift Operators are impactful in our business by effectively and accurately picking, staging, and loading products for delivery to job sites and customers’ homes.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefit Package – Medical, Dental, Vision.