Forklift Operator - Dacula

The primary activities in our operations department include unloading railcars/trucks of building materials, cycle counting, storing materials, breaking full units down into custom orders, and loading outbound trucks.

About the role

We are looking to hire talented people that are interested in getting trained in our business. This role will work on the day shift and require regular movement throughout the day, which means regular periods of standing, sitting, walking, and sliding/moving up to 100 pounds, and even driving heavy equipment outdoors in all types of weather.

Responsibilities

• Safely move our product for our customers under the direction of the Site Manager.
• Pick and pull orders efficiently.
• Operate a forklift to efficiently load and move product for our customers.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 3+ years of Forklift experience.
• Experience handling building materials (lumber, plywood, siding products & decking products) preferred.
• 3+ years warehouse distribution experience (picking orders and receiving product).
• A proven track record of successful performance at school and work.
• Ability to learn and master the operation of a pulling and preparing orders while operating a forklift.
• Strong attention to detail, planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with within a team to solve customer problems and complete general tasks.
• Willing to work outside, regularly moving, in the elements five days a week and occasional weekends.
• Ability to continuously work while standing, sitting, and driving equipment throughout the day.
• Ability to work, while lifting up to 50lbs.
• Ability to work, while moving and sliding up to 100lbs.
• Basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• Be respectful to all site personnel and peers.
• Be coachable and willing to seek input from management and team.
• Commit to customer service.
• Commit to wearing the required personal protective equipment without being prompted.
• Commit to taking personal safety and the safety of others very seriously.

Benefits

Medical, dental and gainsharing benefits will also apply for all. There is room for some overtime and you can also drive your base pay rate higher, as you master more and more skills.

Pay

The starting pay rate is $19.03 per hour.

Schedule

The shift would start at 7:00AM and will end at 6:00PM. There is room for some overtime.

Key Qualities & Responsibilities

• Respectful to all site personnel and peers.
• Coachable and willing to seek input from management and team.
• Committed to customer service.
• Committed to wearing the required personal protective equipment without being prompted.
• Committed to taking personal safety and the safety of others very seriously.

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.

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.