Warehouse/Forklift Operator/Back up Color Specialist

Hood Distribution; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

cancer

life

401k

LTD

FSA

EPA available first of the month

Job summary

Hood Distribution is seeking a Warehouse/Forklift Operator with the potential to back up a Color Specialist at our Memphis, TN location. The role supports operations for hardwood lumber, plywood, and related products, serving cabinet shops and millwork houses.

The Memphis facility operates Monday through Friday, with training prospects for color tinting support. Ideal candidates will have forklift experience (propane) and read a tape measure, with the ability to lift up to 70 pounds.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse operations and distribution, including operating propane forklifts.
• Must have reliable transportation and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Read a tape measure and lift up to 70 pounds; prior knowledge of lumber/plywood a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate propane forklifts in the Memphis warehouse.
• Load and unload trailers and assist with material handling.
• Back up Color Mix Specialist; assist with tinting and matching paints/colors as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Math skills

Customer service

Tape measure reading

Reliability

Physical strength

Education

High school diploma or GED

Forklift certification

Job description

WAREHOUSE/FORKLIFT OPERATOR/BACK UP COLOR SPECIALIST

Hood Distribution is looking for a warehouseman/forklift operator/back up color specialist for the Memphis, TN facility. Hood Distribution is a wholesale distributor of hardwood lumber, plywood, moldings, and related wood products. This position will be also used as a training position to back up our Color Mix Specialist. Our customers include cabinet shops, millwork houses, retail lumber yards and similar businesses. The Memphis facility operates Monday thru Friday only.

Requirements:

The successful candidate should have experience in warehouse operations and distribution; including operating propane forklifts. A forklift certification and knowledge of lumber and/or plywood is a plus. Tinting and matching paints and stain colors a plus. The candidate must have reliable transportation, have the ability to work with minimal supervision, load and unload trailers, possess good math and customer service skills, read a tape measure, and lift up to 70 pounds.

Additional Information:

Hood offers competitive compensation and a generous benefit package including medical, dental, vision, cancer, life, 401k, LTD, FSA and EPA available first of the month following completion of one month of continuous full-time employment.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• cancer
• life
• 401k
• LTD
• FSA
• EPA available first of the month following completion of one month of continuous full-time employment.

Hood Distribution requires that applicants consent to a background check and a drug screen to continue in the selection process. All employment offers are contingent on meeting our background check standards and successful passing of required drug test. If hired, you will be required to provide documentation indicating your legal right to work in the U.S. High school diploma/GED preferred.

An Equal Opportunity Employer