Forklift Operator/Order Picker (31394)

ARNOLD LUMBER CO INC•South Kingstown, RI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Arnold Lumber Company is an expanding fourth-generation family business with over 110 years of service to New England communities. Recognized nationally as LBM's Journals Dealer of the Year, Best Places to Work for Women, and Best Places to Work in Rhode Island, we foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and shared success. As a Material Handler, you will be crucial in ensuring efficient operations by accurately picking and staging lumber, masonry, and building materials for customer orders and deliveries. You will also provide excellent customer service, safely load and unload trucks, maintain a clean and safe work environment, support inventory management, and adhere to all safety protocols.

Requirements

High School or GED
Forklift Certified
Experience operating machinery
Knowledge of building materials
Ability to lift 80lbs above head

Nice To Haves

Construction or home improvement industry experience

Responsibilities

Accurately pick and stage lumber, masonry, and building materials for customer orders and deliveries.
Provide excellent customer service by assisting customers in a polite, professional manner and supporting their needs in the yard and warehouse.
Safely load and unload trucks, ensuring accurate handling, stacking, and storage of materials to maintain product integrity and minimize damage.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment, including general housekeeping, facility upkeep, and proper signage placement per company standards.
Support inventory and transfers by accurately pulling and staging products, processing paperwork, and reporting discrepancies or damaged items promptly.
Follow all safety protocols, including completing forklift inspections, maintaining required certifications, and adhering to OSHA and company safety regulations.