Precision Forklift Operator – Day Shift, Denver

Capital Lumber; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

9 Holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Hearing Services

Wellness Program

Job summary

Capital Lumber is seeking a Forklift Operator for our Denver, CO location. The role involves operating a forklift, loading/unloading, inspecting equipment, and ensuring safety compliance. DOE wage range is $20–$22 per hour.

Responsibilities include reading orders, pulling and staging deliveries, stocking and inventory tasks, and maintaining a clean yard. The position requires physical capability to lift up to 75 pounds and a commitment to safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• 1 to 4 years previous experience with forklifts and other machinery
• Has Forklift Certification
• Good knowledge of lumber products
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English to communicate information as necessary

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 all discrepancies and reviews these with Supervisor
• Operates forklift safely at all times following all safety rules and regulations
• Performs daily inspections of forklift(s) as required by OSHA and Capital Lumber Company standards
• Notifies Supervisory of any necessary equipment maintenance/repair or safety concerns
• Bands lumber product for storage or shipping
• Assists in moving of inventory for storage within the yard area as directed
• Properly stores inventory – level and covered as necessary
• Assists in inventory and/or cycle counts as directed
• May operate saw equipment intermittently
• Assist in keeping all lanes and areas clean and clear for traffic
• Perform other work related duties as assigned by your supervisor and be flexible and adaptable to changes that will occur during the course of employment

Skills

Forklift experience

Forklift certification

Lumber knowledge

English proficiency

Job description

Capital Lumber is seeking a Forklift Operator for our Denver, CO location. The role involves operating a forklift, loading/unloading, inspecting equipment, and ensuring safety compliance. DOE wage range is $20–$22 per hour.

Responsibilities include reading orders, pulling and staging deliveries, stocking and inventory tasks, and maintaining a clean yard. The position requires physical capability to lift up to 75 pounds and a commitment to safety and reliability.