Lumber Yard Forklift Operator - Safe Material Flow

White Cap Supply Holdings, LLC.; Fryeburg (ME); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

White Cap is hiring a Warehouse/Material Handler in Fryeburg, Maine, to operate powered lift equipment, move and stage lumber, rebar, and related materials, and support safe, efficient production flow on-site.

You will maintain an organized work area, communicate clearly with teammates, inspect materials and equipment for defects, and help prepare orders for accurate delivery, with an emphasis on safety and adherence to OSHA standards.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of powered lift equipment or material-handling experience.
• Maintains current lift equipment operator training and certification for assigned equipment.
• Demonstrates the ability to read work orders, identify materials, follow safety procedures, and communicate clearly.
• Demonstrates experience handling lumber, rebar, steel, or other long and heavy materials.
• Applies working knowledge of inventory locations, staging practices, and OSHA-aligned safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operates powered lift equipment to move, load, unload, stage, and retrieve materials safely and efficiently.
• Supports machine operators by tying and untying bundles, cutting tie wire, and preparing materials for production.
• Sorts and separates orders to support accurate and timely production, staging, and delivery.
• Inspects materials and lift equipment for visible damage, defects, or discrepancies and reports concerns promptly.
• Places and retrieves materials accurately to support inventory control and dependable workflow.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area to reduce hazards and improve operating efficiency.
• Follows required safety procedures, equipment rules, and personal protective equipment standards.
• Communicates clearly with associates to coordinate material flow, priorities, and task completion.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Powered lift equipment

Material handling

Clear communication

Safety procedures

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

White Cap is hiring a Warehouse/Material Handler in Fryeburg, Maine, to operate powered lift equipment, move and stage lumber, rebar, and related materials, and support safe, efficient production flow on-site.

You will maintain an organized work area, communicate clearly with teammates, inspect materials and equipment for defects, and help prepare orders for accurate delivery, with an emphasis on safety and adherence to OSHA standards.