Forklift Operator / Yard Associate

Smart Resources; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart Trades in Salt Lake City is seeking an experienced Forklift Operator / Yard Associate to join a busy building materials supply yard. This hands-on role blends forklift operation with yard duties and physical labor throughout the workday.

Location: Salt Lake City, UT. Pay: $18.00–$19.00/hour DOE. Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–4:00 PM. Job Type: Full-Time | Temp-to-Perm.

Qualifications

• Previous forklift operating experience required.
• Experience in a lumberyard or construction supply yard preferred.
• Willingness to perform physical labor.
• Able to lift and move building materials.
• Outdoor work in varying weather.
• Reliable transportation and attendance.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to load, unload, transport building materials.
• Assist with loading and unloading delivery trucks.
• Pull, stage, and organize materials for orders.
• Perform general yard duties, including lifting and moving materials by hand.

Skills

Forklift operation

General yard work

Outdoor work

Attendance reliability

Job description

Smart Trades is hiring an experienced Forklift Operator / Yard Associate for a busy building materials supply yard in Salt Lake City. This is a hands‑on position that combines forklift operation with general yard duties. This is not a 100% forklift seat‑time position. We're looking for someone who is comfortable operating equipment and assisting with physical labor throughout the workday.

Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Pay: $18.00–$19.00/hour DOE
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 6:00 AM–4:00 PM
Job Type: Full-Time | Temp-to-Perm

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts to load, unload, and transport building materials.
• Assist with loading and unloading delivery trucks.
• Pull, stage, and organize materials for orders.
• Perform general yard duties, including lifting, stacking, and moving materials by hand.

Requirements

• Previous forklift operating experience required.
• Experience in a lumberyard, construction supply yard, or warehouse preferred.
• Willingness to perform physical labor in addition to operating a forklift.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move building materials.
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Reliable transportation and dependable attendance.