Forklift Operator - Concord, NC

Weyerhaeuser•Concord, NC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Weyerhaeuser is seeking a Forklift Operator for their Concord, NC location. This role focuses on safely delivering high-quality wood products to customers. Primary activities include unloading building materials, cycle counting, storing materials, breaking down units into custom orders, and loading outbound trucks. This is a direct hire position with benefits, offering a career opportunity rather than a temporary role. The position is on the evening shift and requires regular movement, including standing, sitting, walking, sliding/moving up to 100 pounds, and operating heavy equipment outdoors in various weather conditions. The role involves safely moving product for customers, picking and pulling orders, and operating a forklift.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Experience operating a forklift or heavy equipment operation where long length material has been handled
A proven track record of successful performance at school and work
Basic computer skills
Ability to work outside, regularly moving, in the elements five days a week and occasional weekends
Ability to continuously work while standing, sitting, and driving equipment throughout the day.
Ability to work, while lifting towards 50lbs
Ability to work while moving and sliding up to 100lbs
Ability to operate a chainsaw

Nice To Haves

Be coachable and willing to seek input from management and team
Be committed to customer service and safety
Be committed to wearing the required personal protective equipment without being prompted
Be committed to take personal safety and the safety of others very seriously
Be committed to always speaking up about anything unsafe
Strong attention to detail, planning and organizational skills
Ability to work within a team to solve customer problems and complete general tasks

Responsibilities

Unloading railcars/trucks of building materials
Cycle counting
Storing materials
Breaking full units down into custom orders
Loading outbound trucks
Picking and pulling orders
Operating a forklift
Running a forklift daily
Manually pulling orders
Operating a chainsaw
Loading trucks daily
Safely operating and maintaining all Weyerhaeuser equipment
Moving products to designated areas outbound trailers
Accurately counting, measuring, and documenting daily inventory for shipping and receiving