Forklift Operator & Yard Associate — Full-Time

Mutual Materials Co; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription Coverage

Vision Coverage

Dental Coverage

401k Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Life Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Mutual Materials Co is seeking an Entry level forklift operator at the Salem branch in Salem, OR. This full-time role loads and unloads products, prepares shipments, and supports yard maintenance in a customer-facing environment.

The ideal candidate will be able to lift 70+ pounds, work outdoors in all weather, and committing to a 40-hour workweek with day shifts. On-the-job training provided to new hires by experienced staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; forklift experience preferred.
• Ability to lift 70+ pounds occasionally and stand for long periods.
• Customer-facing orientation with safety-conscious approach.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to load/unload Mutual Materials products.
• Load company trucks and customer vehicles as needed.
• Hand-load vehicles when required and maintain yard order.
• Manage inventory, break down pallets, and handle shipping docs.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions; adhere to safety standards.
• Provide excellent customer service to customers and drivers.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Independent worker

Physical fitness

OSHA forklift cert

Masonry products knowledge

40 hours/week

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Mutual Materials Co is seeking an Entry level forklift operator at the Salem branch in Salem, OR. This full-time role loads and unloads products, prepares shipments, and supports yard maintenance in a customer-facing environment.

The ideal candidate will be able to lift 70+ pounds, work outdoors in all weather, and committing to a 40-hour workweek with day shifts. On-the-job training provided to new hires by experienced staff.