Forklift Operator I

CAPITAL LUMBER COMPANY • Salt Lake City, UT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Operates a forklift to lift, load, or move material. Inspects and maintains forklift equipment as needed. This role requires a good knowledge of lumber products and the ability to perform detailed, error-free work consistently. The position involves working in a warehouse environment, often outdoors, with exposure to various weather conditions, fumes, and loud noise levels.

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

Nice To Haves

• Forklift Certification

Responsibilities

• Reads sales orders to determine product and special instructions for filling an order.
• Accurately pulls and stages delivery orders for loading.
• Accurately pulls and packages delivery orders.
• Loads product on trailers for delivery.
• Unloads product from incoming rail cars or trailers, checking the manifest.
• Notes all discrepancies and reviews them with the Supervisor.
• Safely and courteously loads product on customer’s truck/trailer.
• Notifies Supervisor of any request to load a potentially unsafe vehicle or 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 Supervisor of any necessary equipment maintenance/repair or safety concerns.
• Bands lumber product for storage or shipping.
• Assists in moving 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.
• Assists in keeping all lanes and areas clean and clear for traffic.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned by your supervisor and be flexible and adaptable to changes that will occur during the course of employment.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (Sick, Vacation, Volunteer Time Off)
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• TeleDoc
• Best Doctors
• Company Paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Match Percentage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Hearing Services
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Smart Dollar Wellness Program through Vitality with program completion incentive towards medical premium

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed