Forklift Operator - Shipping

Hampton Lumber • Mansford, WA

1d • $56,867 - $65,873 • Onsite

About The Position

This position's primary function is to be responsible for managing inventory, rotating of inventory, loading trucks, and helping the planer outfeed as needed. This job is located in the Finished- End area and is under the supervision of the Finished-End Supervisor. Work weekends, overtime and other shifts as necessary to meet the needs of the operation. It is every person’s job to maintain the shipping/outfeed of the Planer facility to a world class standard of cleanliness and organization.

Requirements

• Forklift/PIT Certification or ability to obtain certification

Nice To Haves

• Shipping yard or finished lumber handling experience
• Sawmill or planer mill experience
• Experience loading flatbed trucks
• Inventory control and material tracking experience
• Knowledge of lumber grades, species, and products
• Experience operating large industrial forklifts
• Ability to identify lumber attributes and barcodes
• Experience with Excel and LumberTrack
• Strong attention to detail and safety awareness
• Ability to work professionally with carriers, vendors, and customers
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to maintain accurate inventory records
• Ability to read and interpret shipping documents and load sheets

Responsibilities

• Safely manage finished-lumber inventory, support planer outfeed, load and unload trucks, and maintain an organized shipping yard.
• Ensure accurate inventory and on-time customer shipments while meeting safety, quality, and production standards.
• Work overtime or alternate shifts as operational needs require.
• Practice safe work habits and comply with all company safety standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient finished-end shipping area.
• Safely operate powered industrial trucks (PIT) and related equipment.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers, carriers, vendors, and sales personnel.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate strong situational awareness and attention to detail.
• Understand lumber flow, inventory requirements, and shipping schedules.
• Perform equipment inspections, housekeeping, and inventory management activities.
• Follow all safety policies, procedures, and PIT operating requirements.
• Complete daily forklift inspections.
• Move, stack, store, and retrieve finished lumber products.
• Load and unload trucks safely and efficiently.
• Support planer outfeed operations as needed.
• Verify product identification, quantities, and shipment accuracy.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and organized storage locations.
• Assist with inventory counts and material tracking.
• Maintain shipping yard cleanliness and organization.
• Perform routine forklift cleaning and housekeeping.
• Report equipment, safety, inventory, or shipping concerns to supervision.
• Assist maintenance personnel and other departments as needed.
• Attend training and train employees as assigned.
• Work overtime and alternate shifts as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Substantial company-paid assistance for Medical and Dental insurance premiums; mental health coverage; cost effective co-pays and deductibles
• 401(k) with 5% annual company contribution and generous company matching contributions vested over three years
• Paid time off, including eight paid holidays
• Opportunity to earn bonuses
• Employee wellness program that includes free counseling sessions, financial and legal guidance, and more
• Opportunities for paid training to support career advancement and personal development

What This Job Offers

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