Forklift Operator I

Operates a forklift to lift, load, or move material. Inspects and maintains forklift equipment as needed.

Responsibilities

Operates a forklift to lift, load, or move material; Inspects and maintains forklift equipment as needed; Reads hand written or system generated sales order to determine product; Notes all special instructions for filling an order; Accurately pulls delivery orders and stages for loading as directed; Accurately pulls delivery orders and packages as directed; Loads product on trailers for delivery; Unloads product from incoming rail cars or trailers checking manifest; Notes all discrepancies and reviews these with Supervisor; Safely, accurately, courteously loads product on customer’s truck/trailer; Notifies Supervisor of any request to load a potential unsafe vehicle; Notifies Supervisor of any request to overload a vehicle; Operates forklift safely at all times following all safety rules and regulations; Performs daily inspections of forklift(s) as required by OSHA and Capital Lumber Company standards; Notifies Supervisory of any necessary equipment maintenance/repair or safety concerns; Bands lumber product for storage or shipping; Assists in moving of inventory for storage within the yard area as directed; Properly stores inventory – level and covered as necessary; Assists in inventory and/or cycle counts as directed; May operate saw equipment intermittently; Assist in keeping all lanes and areas clean and clear for traffic; Perform other work related duties as assigned by your supervisor and be flexible and adaptable to changes that will occur during the course of employment

Requirements

Building Collaborative Relationships; Innovation / Creativity; Adaptability; Developing Self & Others; 1 to 4 years previous experience with forklifts and other machinery; Has Forklift Certification; Good knowledge of lumber products; Ability to model the Capital values and to provide innovative solutions; Ability to deliver high quality, detailed error free work on a consistent basis; Ability to read, write, speak and understand English to the extent required to receive and communicate information as necessary to the position; Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 75 pounds; Must be able stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl 5% or less of the workday; Must be able to sit and walk or otherwise move around for prolonged periods of time throughout the workday

Benefits

Paid Time Off (Sick, Vacation, Volunteer Time Off); 9 Paid Holidays; Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; TeleDoc; Best Doctors; Company Paid Life and Disability Insurance; Pet Insurance; 401(k) Plan with Match Percentage; Employee Assistance Program; Hearing Services; Tuition Reimbursement; Smart Dollar; Wellness Program through Vitality with program completion incentive towards medical premium