MATERIAL HANDLER - Outdoor Forklift
About The Position
As a Material Handler-Forklift Operator, you will cut, handle, move, and store non-hazardous and hazardous materials within a warehouse and yard facility. The role includes cutting materials to specific dimensions, picking and packing materials, loading and unloading transport items, recording inventory status, and ensuring deliveries match purchase orders. You will maintain current forklift certification and follow company safety guidelines. The work is primarily outdoors and involves EWP material. The position requires patience, steadiness, and a teamwork mentality. The job description summarizes the nature of the work, skills, abilities, and essential functions; it is not a comprehensive listing of duties or responsibilities.
Requirements
- Forklift experience.
- Forklift certification.
- Experience with chainsaw use and safety procedures.
- Knowledge of operating other warehouse machinery.
- Ability to follow all yard policies and procedures, including sales, inventory, and safety.
- Ability to use and maintain equipment properly.
- Ability to lead by example with first-hand knowledge of the area of expertise.
- Ability to work well in a group setting.
- Written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to handle multiple complex tasks simultaneously.
- Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
- Critical-thinking skills to quickly solve issues or problems.
- Proficiency in prioritizing and meeting multiple deadlines.
- Ability to lift at least 50 pounds as needed throughout the day.
- Ability to operate equipment outdoors in a variety of weather conditions and withstand winter and summer temperatures.
- Ability to climb, kneel, reach, or bend throughout the day.
- Must wear safety gear, such as goggles and gloves, while working.
- Ability to operate all equipment on site as necessary.
Responsibilities
- Cut products to specified dimensions for shipping.
- Verify the accuracy of the quantity and quality of incoming and outgoing deliveries.
- Label and scan every product, then put it away accordingly.
- Identify, pull, and wrap the correct products for customer orders.
- Handle returns by completing documentation and other required communication.
- Maintain material-handling equipment by conducting regular maintenance and keeping logs.
- Perform cycle counts and identify inventory issues.
- Communicate issues, including missing or damaged material and material pulled or received incorrectly.
- Keep work areas neat and tidy.
- Follow yard policies and procedures, including those for sales, inventory, and safety.
- Participate in safety training.
- Use and maintain equipment properly.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Outstanding family medical benefits package, eligible the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
- Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP).
- Competitive compensation packages, paid weekly.
- Paid time off and paid holidays for full-time employees, eligible immediately following policy rules.
- Employer-paid dental insurance when a medical plan is elected.
- 401(k) and Roth 401(k) investment accounts with employer matching.
- Employer-sponsored life and AD&D insurance.
- No-cost general medical and mental telehealth for all employees.
- No-cost virtual physical therapy for employees.
- Voluntary supplemental coverage options.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- FSA, HSA, and dependent care options.
- Employer-paid wellness program.
- Pet insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
