Lumber Yard Forklift Operator & Material Handler

Arnold Lumber Co INC; West Kingston (RI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & benefits package

Professional development

Career progression opportunities

Team environment with family feel

Job summary

Arnold Lumber Company is hiring a Material Handler in West Kingston, RI. You will support operations by picking, staging lumber, masonry, and building materials for customer orders and deliveries.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and efficient yard and warehouse duties. The ideal candidate will have a High School diploma or GED, forklift certification, and experience operating machinery and knowledge of building materials.

Qualifications

• Education: High School or GED; Forklift Certified.
• Experience: Operating machinery, knowledge of building materials.
• Skills: Lift 80lbs, above head.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service by assisting customers in a polite, professional manner 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 housekeeping, facility upkeep, and signage 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 forklift inspections and maintaining certifications per OSHA and company safety regulations.

Skills

Lift 80lbs

Above head lifting

Education

High School or GED

Forklift Certified

Job description

Arnold Lumber Company is hiring a Material Handler in West Kingston, RI. You will support operations by picking, staging lumber, masonry, and building materials for customer orders and deliveries.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and efficient yard and warehouse duties. The ideal candidate will have a High School diploma or GED, forklift certification, and experience operating machinery and knowledge of building materials.