Warehouse & Yard Forklift Operator — Employee-Owned

Weekes Forest Products Inc; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outstanding Family Medical Benefits

Stock Ownership Program

Competitive Compensation Packages

PTO & 8 Paid Holidays

Dental Insurance

401k and Roth 401k Matching

Life & Disability Insurance

Job summary

Weekes Forest Products Inc is a 100% employee-owned company and a leading distributor of specialty building materials. The Warehouse & Yard Crewmember role involves processing and preparing orders of engineered wood and other building materials for distribution, with emphasis on safety, accuracy, and teamwork.

The position requires working in both inside and outside environments, following a schedule, and adapting to customer needs. A steady work style and clear objective execution are valued.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift 20-60 pounds throughout the day
• Experience operating material handling equipment such as a counter-balance forklift preferred
• Ability to work independently while supporting teamwork in a larger group
• Flexibility to work overtime hours as needed
• Safety conscious and able to follow company safety policies
• Attention to detail and accuracy in order processing and documentation

Responsibilities

• Efficiently and accurately organize building materials using equipment
• Follow daily operations schedule and adjust to customer needs
• Help organize warehouse and yard work areas
• Read work orders, yard tickets, and other details for customer orders
• Calculate units of measure for shipping building materials
• Utilize warehouse and inventory control systems to verify stock and accuracy
• Load and unload train rail cars containing materials
• Operate material handling equipment including forklift to move products

Job description

Weekes Forest Products Inc is a 100% employee-owned company and a leading distributor of specialty building materials. The Warehouse & Yard Crewmember role involves processing and preparing orders of engineered wood and other building materials for distribution, with emphasis on safety, accuracy, and teamwork.

The position requires working in both inside and outside environments, following a schedule, and adapting to customer needs. A steady work style and clear objective execution are valued.