Yard Personnel/Forklift Operator

Gulfeagle Supply; Englewood (FL); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Kimal Lumber’s Englewood yard in Florida is seeking a Forklift Operator – Loader to move finished truss products, load and unload trucks, and stage orders in the yard and saw area.

You will perform daily forklift safety checks, keep yard inventory organized, assist customers, and follow all safety guidelines. A GED or high school diploma is required, and U.S. work authorization is necessary.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and safety rules.
• Basic math skills for unit conversions and quantities.
• Team player with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Move finished truss products using a forklift in yard and saw area.
• Load and unload trucks; pull and stage orders for delivery.
• Insure inventory is correctly located; keep yard organized and clean.
• Perform daily forklift safety checks and adhere to safety rules.
• Assist customers as needed and follow supervisor directions.

Skills

Read and interpret instructions

Math with units

Teamwork

Safety compliance mindset

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Kimal-Englewood Lumberyard, 6520 Industrial Lane, Englewood, Florida, United States of America

FORKLIFT OPERATOR – LOADER

Job Summary

This position exists to pick, load, unload, stack, or move finished truss products as needed for delivery requirements within the saw area, production area and truss yard. This position will usually use a forklift to help accomplish these tasks.

Responsibilities

• Help customers and provide assistance when needed in order to help them find and load yard items
• Pull and stage orders, as well as load and unload trucks for delivery of products in an efficient and productive manner
• Insure items are stocked and located in proper locations – this includes returned items, special order items, and newly purchased items
• Ensure orders are pulled and loaded accurately, according to system documentation
• Upkeep of all yard areas – inventory is organized, neat and orderly, trash is removed, and areas are free of clutter
• Maintain daily maintenance checks for forklifts with regards to safety and servicing
• Adhere to company safety rules and procedures
• All other requests as assigned by supervisor or company management
• Must be a U.S. citizen or be authorized to work in the U.S.

All new hires must complete pre-employment background check and drug test

Skills Needed

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written or oral instructions
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment

Education

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to walk, see, talk and hear. Often required to stand, crouch, or sit.
• Regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. Occasionally required to lift up to 50lbs.
• Regularly required to see clearly with close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).

Competitive Benefits Package

• PTO & Paid Holidays
• Life, AD&D, Short & Long-Term Disability
• Health & Wellness Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• Employee Discount Programs

EEO Statements

Kimal Lumber is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, age, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subjected to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace.