Forklift Operator/Order Picker (32094)

Arnold Lumber; Kingston (RI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Arnold Lumber Company in West Kingston, RI is hiring a Forklift Operator/Order Picker to accurately pick and stage lumber and building materials for customer orders. You will load and unload trucks, maintain a clean yard, and support inventory and transfers with attention to safety.

Qualifications include forklift certification, a High School diploma or GED, and the ability to lift 80 lbs. This full-time role offers competitive pay and a team‑oriented, family‑owned environment in Rhode Island.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• Forklift certification required.
• Must be able to lift 80 lbs and operate lifting equipment.

Responsibilities

• Accurately pick and stage lumber, masonry, and building materials for orders and deliveries.
• Safely load and unload trucks and ensure proper handling and storage of materials.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe yard/warehouse; assist with inventory and paperwork as needed.

Skills

Forklift Certified

Lifts 80 lbs

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

# Forklift Operator/Order Picker (32094)West Kingston - West Kingston, RI 02892## OverviewLevelExperiencedPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftDay## Description### **Material Handler****About Us & Our Culture**Arnold Lumber Company isn’t just a lumberyard; we are an expanding fourth-generation family business that has been servicing New England communities for over 110 years. Our reputation and success are built on trust, delivering excellence, embracing opportunity, and investing in the future. We’re proud to be nationally recognized in 2025 as: **- LBM’s Journals Dealer of the Year** **- Best Places to Work for Women** **- Best Places to Work in Rhode Island**At our core, we believe in collaboration, continuous learning, and celebrating wins together. Joining our team means being part of a supportive environment where your ideas matter, your creativity is encouraged, and your growth is supported.**What You’ll Do**As our Material Handler, you’ll play a key role in supporting efficient operations by accurately picking and staging lumber, masonry, and building materials for customer orders and deliveries.* **Provide excellent customer service** by assisting customers in a polite, professional manner and supporting their needs in the yard and warehouse.* **Safely load and unload trucks**, ensuring accurate handling, stacking, and storage of materials to maintain product integrity and minimize damage.* **Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment**, including general housekeeping, facility upkeep, and proper signage placement per company standards.* **Support inventory and transfers** by accurately pulling and staging products, processing paperwork, and reporting discrepancies or damaged items promptly.* **Follow all safety protocols**, including completing forklift inspections, maintaining required certifications, and adhering to OSHA and company safety regulations.## Qualifications**What We’re Looking For***We’d love to meet you if you bring:*• Education: High School or GED; Forklift Certified• Experience: Operating machinery, knowledge of building materials• Skills: Lift 80lbs, above head• Bonus Points: Construction or home improvement industry experience is a plus**Why You’ll Love Working Here***At Arnold Lumber, you’ll find:** Competitive pay & benefits package* Professional development* Skill enhancement for career progression.* A team that feels more like family***Arnold Lumber Company*** *provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.*