Forklift Operator I

CAPITAL LUMBER COMPANY•Phoenix, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Operates a forklift to lift, load, or move material. Inspects, maintains, and repairs forklift equipment as needed. This role is in a professional work environment where you can be accountable and achieve goals consistently and efficiently. Key Competencies include Building Collaborative Relationships, Innovation / Creativity, Adaptability, and Developing Self & Others.

Requirements

1 to 4 years previous experience with forklifts and other machinery
Has Forklift Certification
Good knowledge of lumber products
Ability to model the Capital values and to provide innovative solutions
Ability to deliver high quality, detailed error free work on a consistent basis
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English to the extent required to receive and communicate information as necessary to the position.
Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 75 pounds
Must be able stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl 5% or less of the workday
Must be able to sit and walk or otherwise move around for prolonged periods of time throughout the workday.

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
Safely, accurately, courteously loads product on customer’s truck/trailer
Notifies Supervisor of any request to load a potential unsafe vehicle
Notifies Supervisor of any request to overload a vehicle
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