Forklift and Building Materials Operator - Salt Lake City

Weyerhaeuser•South Salt Lake, UT

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Weyerhaeuser Salt Lake City Distribution Center is currently seeking a Forklift Operations Associate. Under the direction of the Site Operations Manager and designated leaders, this position is responsible for all activities associated with the movement and handling of materials related to the wood products yard/warehouse. Our entry-level pay rate begins at $19.70 per hour plus $1.50 shift differential. The shift is scheduled to start at 4:00 PM. This is not an inside warehouse position. This role will perform manual labor 55 - 65% of the time.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
A positive willing-to-learn attitude.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move or slide up to 100 pounds.
Must be able work outside in the elements five days a week and occasional Saturdays depending on business needs
Ability to work on a computer.
Ability to work cohesively in a team environment with strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Nice To Haves

No prior forklift operator experience required. Training provided.

Responsibilities

Safely operate and maintain propane or gas forklift to move products from stock lines to staging and/or cut stations.
Safely load and unload products from various trailers and rail cars
Safely do your job to ensure your personal safety and the safety of others.
Courage to intervene in any unsafe practices.
Wear all personal protective equipment as required.
Accurately perform basic math skills such as adding, subtracting, and multiplying
Accurately count units, record totals and document shipping and receiving activities
Develop in depth knowledge of building material products and warehouse operations.
Commit to quality, efficiency, and continuous process improvement.