Forklift Operator

Parks Building Solutions • Fayetteville, NC

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About The Position

We are a rapidly expanding Building Material Distributor with showrooms and full-service distribution locations in Raleigh, Fayetteville and Sanford, North Carolina. Our focus is providing builders with a wide array of products and services, from design to installation, and providing a one-stop shop for the needs of our residential and commercial builders. The company enjoys a strong balance sheet, financial and product portfolio, strength against competitors, and stands positioned very effectively in the marketplace. The executive team has a vision to transform the business, and that vision is in place and progressing very successfully. Parks Building Solutions holds the following values: Integrity – in all matters, Respect – for all, Teamwork – accountable always, and Innovation – to lead our markets in new ideas and actions.

The Forklift Operator will operate equipment with lifting devices such as forklift, clamp or elevating platform, to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products or materials. The Forklift Operator receives directions from the Dispatcher and Operations Manager.

Requirements

• 2 years of forklift & pallet jack experience.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Must be able to read and write load diagrams, shipping orders, work instructions and various business communication documents
• Must be able to complete mathematical calculations associated with truck load weights and quantities
• High school diploma/GED

Responsibilities

• Unloads, receives, pulls and loads deliveries of product to ensure proper quantities and quality of the product and proper documentation of the receipt.
• Places product securely in appropriate warehouse locations to ensure that damage or misplacement does not occur.
• Retrieves and loads product as directed on shipping documents to ensure proper quantities and item identification.
• Retrieves product and ensures effective product rotation.
• Ensures proper safety and warehouse practices are followed and that Company assets are adequately protected and maintained.
• Perform daily maintenance checklist on forklifts.
• Dump junk dumpsters when full.
• Operates forklifts with various attachments and other equipment in compliance with safe operating procedures.
• Participates in product counting, relocation and assigned inventory processes.
• Performs warehouse cleaning and equipment maintenance tasks, as assigned.
• Comply with Company policies and procedures to ensure efficient and consistent warehouse operations.
• Comply with Safety Programs to ensure protection of employees and property. This includes wearing personal protection equipment.
• Ensure that the interface with customers and co-workers is being conducted in a manner that is conducive with operational goals.
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner and ensure personal appearance meets the standards necessary to perform the job functions while representing the company.
• Performs additional tasks as may be assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Life insurance
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Coverage and Retirement savings plan with company matching.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment fostering growth and innovation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees