Yard Personnel/Forklift Operator

Kimal-Truss & Eng Wood Products • Sarasota, FL

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About The Position

This position picks, loads, unloads, stacks, and moves finished truss products to meet delivery requirements in the saw area, production area, and truss yard, usually using a forklift. The role also assists customers with yard items, prepares orders, maintains organized yard areas, and performs daily forklift maintenance checks. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. New hires must complete a pre-employment background check and drug test.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Kimal Forklift Certification required.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and apply common-sense understanding to written or oral instructions.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must complete a pre-employment background check and drug test.

Responsibilities

• Help customers and provide assistance finding and loading yard items.
• Pull and stage orders, and load and unload delivery trucks efficiently and productively.
• Keep items stocked and in their proper locations, including returned items, special-order items, and newly purchased items.
• Ensure orders are pulled and loaded accurately according to system documentation.
• Maintain yard areas by organizing inventory, keeping areas neat and orderly, removing trash, and clearing clutter.
• Perform daily forklift maintenance checks for safety and servicing.
• Follow company safety rules and procedures.
• Perform other duties as requested by a supervisor or company management.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Health insurance: medical, dental, and vision
• Life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
• Health and wellness programs
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings accounts
• Employee discount programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED