Forklift Operator - Shipping

Hampton Lumber•Mansford, WA

5h•$56,867 - $65,873•Onsite

About The Position

The Forklift Operator works in the Finished-End area and reports to the Finished-End Supervisor. The role is responsible for managing and rotating finished-lumber inventory, loading and unloading trucks, supporting planer outfeed as needed, and keeping the shipping area clean, organized, and efficient. The operator helps ensure inventory accuracy and on-time customer shipments while meeting safety, quality, and production standards. The position requires working weekends, overtime, or alternate shifts when needed to support operations. This is a full-time, Monday–Friday day-shift position; shift times are determined when hired. The wage is $27.34–$31.67 per hour, plus shift differential if applicable, with an indicated annual range of $56,867–$65,873 before overtime or production bonuses. Additional earnings may be available upon proficiency in specified tasks. The role is based at the Darrington mill and involves work in a loud, dusty industrial environment, both indoors and outdoors and in varying weather conditions.

Requirements

Forklift/PIT certification or ability to obtain certification.
Strong attention to detail and safety awareness.
Ability to work professionally with carriers, vendors, and customers.
Good time-management and organizational skills.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to maintain accurate inventory records.
Ability to read and interpret shipping documents and load sheets.
Ability to work in a loud, dusty industrial environment, indoors and outdoors, in varying weather conditions.
Frequent walking on uneven surfaces; occasional bending, twisting, climbing, and lifting; and ability to safely enter and exit equipment multiple times during a shift.

Nice To Haves

Shipping yard or finished-lumber handling experience.
Sawmill or planer mill experience.
Experience loading flatbed trucks.
Inventory control and material tracking experience.
Knowledge of lumber grades, species, and products.
Experience operating large industrial forklifts.
Ability to identify lumber attributes and barcodes.
Experience with Excel and LumberTrack.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Understanding of lumber flow, inventory requirements, and shipping schedules.
Experience performing equipment inspections and inventory-management activities.

Responsibilities

Follow safety policies, procedures, and powered industrial truck operating requirements.
Complete daily forklift inspections and perform routine forklift cleaning and housekeeping.
Move, stack, store, and retrieve finished lumber products.
Load and unload trucks safely and efficiently.
Support planer outfeed operations as needed.
Verify product identification, quantities, and shipment accuracy.
Maintain accurate inventory and organized storage locations; assist with inventory counts and material tracking.
Maintain cleanliness and organization in the finished-end shipping area and shipping yard.
Report equipment, safety, inventory, or shipping concerns to supervision.
Communicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers, carriers, vendors, and sales personnel.
Assist maintenance personnel and other departments as needed.
Attend training and train employees as assigned.
Work overtime and alternate shifts as operational needs require.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Company-paid assistance for medical and dental insurance premiums, mental health coverage, and cost-effective co-pays and deductibles.
401(k) with a 5% annual company contribution and company matching contributions vested over three years.
Paid time off, including eight paid holidays.
Opportunity to earn bonuses.
Employee wellness program with free counseling sessions and financial and legal guidance.
Paid training opportunities to support career advancement and personal development.

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