Forklift Operator - Salt Lake City

Weyerhaeuser Company; South Salt Lake (UT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Weyerhaeuser Salt Lake City Distribution Center is seeking a Forklift Operations Associate. The role moves materials around the wood products yard, loading/unloading from trailers and rail cars, and ensuring safety and accuracy in shipping/receiving.

The position offers day and night shifts with a starting pay of $20.00 per hour and a $1.50 per hour differential for night work. Training is provided and PPE is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move up to 100 pounds.
• Must be able to work outside in varying weather five days a week, with some Saturdays.
• Training provided for forklift operation.

Responsibilities

• Operate propane or gas forklift to move materials to staging areas.
• Load and unload products from trailers and rail cars.
• Maintain personal and coworker safety; intervene to stop unsafe practices.
• Count units, record totals and document shipping/receiving activities.
• Develop knowledge of building material products and warehouse operations.
• Perform manual labor; focus on accuracy and efficiency.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Mathematical calculations

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer use

Job description

Weyerhaeuser Salt Lake City Distribution Center is currently seeking a Forklift Operations Associate. Under the direction of the Site Operations Manager and designated leaders, this position is responsible for all activities associated with the movement and handling of materials related to the wood products yard/warehouse. Starting pay is $20.00 per hour. We currently have openings on both day shift and night shift. Day shift hours are 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, and night shift hours are 4:00 PM to 12:30 AM. Night shift will receive a $1.50 per hour shift differential.

Key Functions:

• Safely operate and maintain propane or gas forklift to move products from stock lines to staging and/or cut stations.
• Safely load and unload products from various trailers and rail cars
• Safely do your job to ensure your personal safety and the safety of others.
• Courage to intervene in any unsafe practices.
• Accurately perform basic math skills such as adding, subtracting, and multiplying
• Accurately count units, record totals and document shipping and receiving activities
• Develop in depth knowledge of building material products and warehouse operations.
• Commit to quality, efficiency, and continuous process improvement. This is not an inside warehouse position. This role will perform manual labor 55
• 65% of the time.

Qualifications

• What you will need:
• High school diploma or GED.
• A positive willing-to-learn attitude. No prior forklift operator experience required. Training provided.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move or slide up to 100 pounds.
• Must be able work outside in the elements five days a week and occasional Saturdays depending on business needs
• Must comply with all personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
• Ability to work on a computer.
• Ability to work cohesively in a team environment with strong attention to detail and accuracy.

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.

We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference. We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.

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.

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