Forklift Operator

Tibbetts Lumber Co•Ocala, FL

36d•Onsite

About The Position

Tibbetts Lumber Co. LLC, a growing Lumber and Building Materials company, is seeking an experienced Truss Department Associate/Forklift Operator. Under direct supervision the qualified candidate will perform a variety of yard activities including operating a forklift to move product and material throughout the yard and providing customer service to Tibbetts Lumber customers. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Assist customers in the location and loading of product Review materials loaded against invoice or requisition; complete and route paperwork appropriately Move product/material throughout the yard ensuring placement in correct areas Ensure product/material is well stocked of inventory at all times Perform routine clean-up of yard Understand and observe all safety procedures and practices in order to prevent injury to self or co-workers; attend periodic safety meetings as required; may recommend changes to improve safety procedures Provide superior customer service to internal and external customers at all times. All other duties as assigned

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and six months experience with performing these or similar tasks; or equivalent combination of training, education and experience
Requires forklift experience, and experience building frame packs
Knowledge of various types of lumber
Ability to operate motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment
Knowledge of safety procedures while performing tasks
Strong customer service skills
Knowledge of company products/inventory available at work location
Ability to read and understand invoices and requisitions

Responsibilities

Assist customers in the location and loading of product
Review materials loaded against invoice or requisition; complete and route paperwork appropriately
Move product/material throughout the yard ensuring placement in correct areas
Ensure product/material is well stocked of inventory at all times
Perform routine clean-up of yard
Understand and observe all safety procedures and practices in order to prevent injury to self or co-workers; attend periodic safety meetings as required; may recommend changes to improve safety procedures
Provide superior customer service to internal and external customers at all times
All other duties as assigned