Forklift Operator - Boise

About the role

This position is responsible for all activities associated with the movement and handling of materials related to the wood products yard/warehouse. The starting wage is $20.30 per hour and this is a full-time, first shift position, Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate and maintain propane or gas forklift to move products from stock lines to staging and/or cut stations.
• Safely load and unload products from various trailers.
• Courage to intervene in any unsafe practices.
• 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 workflows.
• Commit to quality, efficiency, and continuous process improvement.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• A positive willing to learn attitude.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move or slide up to 100 pounds.
• Must be able to work outside in the elements five days a week and on rare occasions Saturdays, depending on business needs.
• Have excellent attendance.
• Ability to work on a computer.
• Ability to work cohesively in a team environment with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work safely without injury to self or others.
• Wear all personal protective equipment as required.
• Ability to learn product identification, sizes, and handling characteristics.
• Forklift Operator experience preferred.

Qualifications

This is not an inside warehouse position. This role will perform manual labor 55- 65% of the time.

Skills

• Safe operation of forklifts.
• Basic math skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Adaptability to workflows.
• Quality and efficiency focus.

Benefits

Weyerhaeuser offers a range of benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

$20.30 per hour.

Schedule

Full-time, first shift position, Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.