Forklift Operator - Dacula

Weyerhaeuser•Dacula, GA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

We are Weyerhaeuser Distribution, a building products company located in Dacula, Georgia, an hour north of Atlanta. We are one of the largest building material distributors in the North Atlanta market, committed to servicing our customers in a safe and team-based environment. Our operations department is responsible for unloading railcars/trucks of building materials, cycle counting, storing materials, breaking down full units into custom orders, and loading outbound trucks. We are seeking talented individuals interested in learning our business, specifically for an Entry Level Forklift Operator & Order Puller (Trainee) role. This day shift position requires regular movement, including standing, sitting, walking, and sliding/moving up to 100 pounds. It also involves driving heavy equipment outdoors in various weather conditions. Under the Site Manager's direction, this role focuses on safely moving products for our customers. We are looking for individuals with a drive to perform and a commitment to safety, whom we will train to pick and pull orders and operate a forklift efficiently.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Ability to learn and master the operation of a pulling and preparing orders while operating a forklift
Strong attention to detail, planning and organizational skills
Ability to work with within a team to solve customer problems and complete general tasks
Willing 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 up to 50lbs
Ability to work, while moving and sliding up to 100lbs
Basic computer skills

Nice To Haves

3 + years of Forklift experience
Experience handling building materials (lumber, plywood, Siding products & decking products) preferred
3 + years warehouse distribution experience (picking orders and receiving product)
A proven track record of successful performance at school and work
Combi-Lift forklift experience a plus
SAP experience a plus

Responsibilities

Safely moving product for customers
Picking and pulling orders
Operating a forklift to efficiently load and move product
Unloading railcars/trucks of building materials
Cycle counting
Storing materials
Breaking full units down into custom orders
Loading outbound trucks
Being respectful to all site personnel and peers
Seeking input from management and team
Committing to customer service
Wearing required personal protective equipment
Taking personal safety and the safety of others very seriously
Learning and mastering the operation of a pulling and preparing orders while operating a forklift
Working with a team to solve customer problems and complete general tasks
Working outside, regularly moving, in the elements five days a week and occasional weekends
Continuously working while standing, sitting, and driving equipment throughout the day
Lifting up to 50lbs
Moving and sliding up to 100lbs
Using basic computer skills