Order Puller/Forklift Operator

Novo Building Products • Zeeland, MI

54d • $20 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Order Puller/Forklift Operator to join our team. This role involves manually pulling lumber and millwork orders from the warehouse for shipment, using an RF scanner to ensure accuracy, and using forklift for loading/unloading heavy loads onto flatbed trailers. Responsibilities include measuring in linear feet, verifying product counts, labeling, building pallets, and delivering completed loads to designated areas. The ideal candidate should be familiar with lumber and millwork products, able to lift heavy loads repeatedly, work closely with the warehouse team to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment, and have strong forklift operation skills and a focus on safety.

Requirements

• Effectively performs all essential functions, including physical requirements.
• Experience with operating a forklift with a rate rating of 6,500 pounds.
• Use of proper PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and company-approved tools while remaining aware of hazards. and maintaining a safe work environment Ability to move awkward product lengths and weights.
• Basic math, interpersonal/team, and reasoning skills.
• Ability to read, understand, and carry out written procedures and standard work instructions.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Flexibility in scheduling - able to work overtime as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in distribution or manufacturing environment.
• Prior experience driving industrial-powered equipment.
• Experience operating a forklift primarily with product weights of 2500 lbs. or more.
• Prior experience lifting wide loads as long as 18 feet.
• Minimum one year of experience operating a forklift.
• High School Diploma and GED

Responsibilities

• Scan locations and pull products using an RF Scanner to fulfill customer orders safely and effectively.
• Operates a forklift to move products and pallets throughout the warehouse to an area safely.
• Ensures all units are organized, leveled, and tightly built for transport.
• Communicate any discrepancies, product issues, or safety issues with the Supervisor.
• Place the completed and labeled order into the designated area once the order is fulfilled.
• Successfully passes all Novo forklift training and operates a forklift following all safety requirements established within Novo.
• Successfully passes all Novo tugger training and operates a tugger following all safety requirements established within Novo.
• Maintains a clean work area, sweeping, rebinding loose bundles, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• We offer competitive wages, shift premiums, and health benefits.
• Benefits include a clean work environment, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, employee assistance program, Paid Time Off (PTO), and 401k program with employer match.
• We have a dynamic culture with team members who are encouraged to contribute, change, and grow and are rewarded accordingly.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Wood Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees