1st Shift Warehouse Associate (Plywood Order Picker and Forklift Operator) - Reading, PA

Company Name: Russell Plywood - a Division of Würth Baer Supply Company

Location: 401 Old Wyomissing Rd, Reading, PA 19611

About the Role

Warehouse work. Heavy plywood boards. 8 to 12 feet long and 4 to 5 feet wide. Some weigh over 100lbs, so you’ll do more sliding than lifting. Picking, packing, shipping, receiving, loading, unloading, palletizing, banding/strapping plywood orders and barges, forklift use (sit-down propane).

Responsibilities

• Heavy plywood boards. 8 to 12 feet long and 4 to 5 feet wide. Some weigh over 100lbs, so you’ll do more sliding than lifting.
• Picking, packing, shipping, receiving, loading, unloading, palletizing, banding/strapping plywood orders and barges.
• Forklift use (sit-down propane).
• This role requires candidates to have experience using a 3-pedal sit-down propane forklift with a left-to-right configuration of clutch (inching pedal), brake, and gas. General proficiency operating forklifts with this type of foot pedal layout is required to be considered for this role.

Requirements

• Experience using a 3-pedal sit-down propane forklift with a left-to-right configuration of clutch (inching pedal), brake, and gas.

Qualifications

• General proficiency operating forklifts with this type of foot pedal layout is required to be considered for this role.

Skills

• Physical strength and endurance to handle heavy plywood boards.
• Ability to operate a 3-pedal sit-down propane forklift with a left-to-right configuration of clutch (inching pedal), brake, and gas.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (available on the first of the month following date of hire)
• Free Life Insurance (up to a predetermined rate set by the company)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401(k) with Company Matching Program
• Referral Program
• Employee Discount
• 2 weeks of Paid Vacation (up to 5 with seniority)
• 1 Week of Paid Sick Time
• 8 Paid Company Holidays

Pay

$20.00/HR (Non-Negotiable)

Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:00am to Close - Days are typically 10 to 12 hours - Overtime paid after 40 hours. Occasional Saturdays as needed.