Forklift & Distribution Center Associate - Albany

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate and maintain propane or diesel forklift to move products from stock lines to staging and/or cut stations
• Safely load products
• Ensure accountability for personal safety and the safety of others by addressing any unsafe practices observed
• Wear all personal protective equipment required
• Accurately perform basic math skills such as adding, subtracting and multiplying
• Accurately count units, record totals and document shipping and receiving activities
• Develop in-depth knowledge of building material products and warehouse operations
• Be highly attentive and adaptive to warehouse routines
• Commit to quality, efficiency and continuous process improvement

What You Will Need

• A high school diploma or GED
• Experience operating material handling equipment
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move or slide up to 100 pounds
• Must be able to operate a chainsaw with a 24” bar
• Willingness to work outside in the elements for a significant portion of the day, Monday through Friday
• Computer skills: SAP or other Warehouse Management Systems
• Ability to work cohesively in a team environment with strong attention to detail and accuracy

What Will Make You Stand Out

• A friendly, positive attitude and willingness to learn
• 2 or more years of experience operating a 9,000 to 17,500-pound forklift
• Wood products cutting experience
• Building materials distribution work experience/background
• Knowledge of building materials/construction background

About Weyerhaeuser

Weyerhaeuser is a leader in distributing building products for residential, light commercial, and home improvement applications worldwide. We are driven to achieve excellence and proud of what we do, and we strongly support and value different backgrounds and voices. With Weyerhaeuser, you'll join a community where everyone has opportunities to develop and grow throughout their careers.

Pay and Schedule

The starting pay is $21.00 per hour. We currently have opportunities on swing shift, which begins at 2pm and night shift, which begins at 6pm. The Albany Distribution Center is a union facility.

About Wood Products

We've been delivering quality building products and solutions to our customers for more than 100 years. From builders and dealers to specifiers and homeowners, we offer exceptional product performance and unparalleled support. For more than a century, we've been building our reputation as a leader in sustainable wood products.

About Weyerhaeuser

We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We're serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity, and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay, and thrive with our team.