FORKLIFT OPERATOR - EWP

Location: Tacoma, WA 98421, United States

Salary Range: $23.00 - $27.00 per hour (DOE)

Full-time position reporting to the Operations Manager.

About the Role

We are seeking a Forklift Operator with a background in Engineered Wood Products. This role operates a forklift to lift, load, or move material, and may operate a chainsaw to cut material as needed. The position includes inspecting and maintaining forklift and chainsaw equipment.

Responsibilities

• Read handwritten or system-generated sales orders to determine product and note special instructions for filling an order.
• Accurately pull delivery orders and stage for loading as directed.
• Load product on trailers for delivery and unload product from incoming rail cars or trailers, checking the manifest.
• Note all discrepancies and review them with the Supervisor.
• Safely and courteously load product on customer’s truck/trailer.
• Notify Supervisor of any request to load a potentially unsafe or overloaded vehicle.
• Operate forklift safely at all times, following all safety rules and regulations.
• Perform daily inspections of forklift(s) as required by OSHA and Capital Lumber Company standards.
• Notify Supervisory staff of any necessary equipment maintenance/repair or safety concerns.
• Band lumber product for storage or shipping.
• Assist in moving inventory for storage within the yard area as directed.
• Properly store inventory – level and covered as necessary.
• Assist 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; be flexible and adaptable to changes.

Requirements

• 1 to 4 years of previous experience with forklifts and other machinery.
• Forklift Certification.
• Good knowledge of lumber products.
• Ability to model company values and provide innovative solutions.
• Ability to deliver high-quality, detailed, error-free work consistently.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English to the extent required to receive and communicate information necessary for the position.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 75 pounds.
• Must be able to 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 throughout the workday.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package:

• Paid Time Off (Sick, Vacation, Volunteer Time Off).
• 9 Paid Holidays.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• TeleDoc and Best Doctors services.
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance.
• Pet Insurance.
• 401(k) Plan with company match percentage.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Hearing Services.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Smart Dollar financial wellness program.
• Wellness Program through Vitality with incentives such as program completion discounts towards medical premiums and Apple Watch program.