Forklift Operator (2nd Shift) - Houston

Weyerhaeuser•Houston, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Weyerhaeuser Distribution is a leader in distributing building products for residential, light commercial and home improvement applications worldwide. We have an immediate opening for a Forklift and Building Materials Operator located at our distribution center in North Houston area south of Beltway 8 off of 249. Our business Weyerhaeuser has been in business for more than 120 years, and our strong foundation of values guides everything we do. Our people are our most valuable assets, and we’re serious about safety — there’s nothing more important than making sure every employee goes home safely each day. We are driven to achieve excellence and proud of what we do, and we strongly support and value different backgrounds and voices. With Weyerhaeuser, you’ll join a community where everyone has opportunities to develop and grow throughout their careers. Competitive pay and excellent benefits. This is a second shift position and the hours are 10:00am - 7:00pm. This role will perform manual labor 55- 65% of the time. We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines and locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference. Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Experience operating a sit-down forklift with 9,000 to 17,500-pound forklift capacity
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move or slide up to 100 pounds
Must be able to operate a chainsaw with a 24” bar
Willingness to work outside in the elements five days a week and occasional Saturdays depending on business needs
Computer skills: SAP or other Warehouse Management Systems
Ability to work cohesively in a team environment with strong attention to detail and accuracy

Nice To Haves

2 or more years of experience operating a 9,000 to 17,500-pound forklift
Wood products cutting experience
Building materials distribution work experience/ background
Knowledge of building materials/construction background

Responsibilities

Safely operate and maintain propane or gas forklift to move products from stock lines to staging and/or cut stations
Safely load products
Ensure accountability for personal safety and the safety of others by addressing any unsafe practices observed
Wear all personal protective equipment required
Accurately perform basic math skills such as adding, subtracting and multiplying
Accurately count units, record totals and document shipping and receiving activities
Develop in‑depth knowledge of building material products and warehouse operations
Be highly attentive and adaptive to warehouse routines
Commit to quality, efficiency and continuous process improvement.