Lumberyard Forklift Operator I – Safe, Precise Loading

Capital Lumber; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

9 Paid Holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan with Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Job summary

Capital Lumber in Salt Lake City, UT is seeking a Forklift Operator I to safely move lumber and materials within the distribution yard. You will operate a forklift, inspect equipment, and follow safety rules to support efficient loading, unloading, and inventory tasks.

The role requires 1 to 4 years of forklift experience, and a forklift certification. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with match, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 1 to 4 years previous experience with forklifts and other machinery.
• Has Forklift Certification.
• Good knowledge of lumber products.
• Ability to model Capital values and to provide innovative solutions.
• Ability to deliver high-quality, detailed, error-free work.

Responsibilities

• Reads hand written or system generated sales order to determine product.
• Notes all special instructions for filling an order.
• Accurately pulls delivery orders and stages for loading as directed.
• Accurately pulls delivery orders and packages as directed.
• Loads product on trailers for delivery.
• Unloads product from incoming rail cars or trailers checking manifest.
• Notes discrepancies and reviews these with Supervisor.
• Safely, accurately loads product on customer’s truck/trailer.
• Notifies Supervisor of unsafe or overloaded vehicle requests.
• Operates forklift safely following all safety rules.
• Performs daily inspections of forklift(s) as required by OSHA and Capital Lumber standards.
• Bands lumber for storage or shipping.
• Assists in inventory movement and cycle counts as directed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Forklift certification

Lumber knowledge

Safety awareness

English proficiency

Job description

Capital Lumber in Salt Lake City, UT is seeking a Forklift Operator I to safely move lumber and materials within the distribution yard. You will operate a forklift, inspect equipment, and follow safety rules to support efficient loading, unloading, and inventory tasks.

The role requires 1 to 4 years of forklift experience, and a forklift certification. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with match, and paid time off.