Forklift Operator - Plymouth NC

Weyerhaeuser; Plymouth (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in timberland management as a Forklift Operator in Plymouth, NC. You'll be part of a safety-driven culture, operating forklifts and ensuring a clean production area. This role offers competitive pay and career development opportunities.

Benefits

401k match

Full medical, dental and vision benefits

Company paid short-term disability

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience operating forklifts and/or other mobile lift equipment.
• Able to perform basic math and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Safely operates and maintains a gas forklift.
• Responsible for housekeeping of assigned production area.
• Interprets work instructions and completes tasks as delegated.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

At Weyerhaeuser, our most valued resources aren’t only the trees and timberlands we oversee. Our employees are the real reason we’ve been in business for over 100 years. Their skill and ingenuity have made Weyerhaeuser one of the leaders in timberland management, and manufacturing and distribution of wood products in the world.

Weyerhaeuser is currently recruiting for motivated team member(s) to fill the role of Forklift Operator for our lumber manufacturing facility located in Plymouth, NC.

Why You Should Join Our Team:

• High Performing, Safety Driven Culture
• Starting rate: $16.75 per hour
• Career development opportunities
• 401k match
• Full medical, dental and vision benefits
• Company paid short-term disability

Key Functions:

• Total commitment to working safe and following all safety rules and regulations.
• Safely operates and maintains a gas forklift to unload, move, store, stage, load and unload
• Responsible for housekeeping of assigned production area – cleaning, sweeping, and removing debris and lumber.
• Safe start up and shut down of equipment in assigned are of responsibility
• Interprets work instructions and successfully completes tasks as delegated
• Accurately counts units, multiplies, adds, subtracts, and records totals
• Must demonstrate willingness and ability to learn new jobs and skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Communicating with team members and leadership to ensure consistent exchange of information relative to position

• High School Diploma or GED
• Able to work safely and follow all company policies and procedures
• Minimum one (1) year of experience operating forklifts and/or other mobile lift equipment
• Previous Forklift operator certification preferred
• Ability to work within a team to resolve issues and complete tasks
• Able to perform basic math and computer skills
• Good communication skills
• Must be flexible with work schedule and able to work any shift, weekends, overtime, holidays as needed
• Able to perform all essential job functions in an industrial environment, which may include lifting up to 50 pounds, climbing steps/ladders, working from heights, standing or walking for 2-3 hours at a time for 10 hours or more, working in extreme temperatures, dust, and noise while wearing all safety equipment
  Successful completion of assessment process, background check and post-offer pre-employment drug screen
• An uploaded resume detailing education and job history is required for consideration

About Wood Products
We've been delivering quality building products and solutions to our customers for more than 100 years. From builders and dealers to specifiers and homeowners, we offer exceptional product performance and unparalleled support.
For more than a century, we’ve been building our reputation as a leader in sustainable wood products.

Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values, and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.