Material Handler (Forklift Operator) - Night Shift

About the role

U.S. LUMBER, an SBP company is looking for a Night Shift - Material Handler (Forklift Operator) to join our values‑based organization. The role involves loading, unloading, sorting, staging, transporting, and otherwise handling products that come into and move out of the Smithfield, NC warehouse. Associates must work cooperatively with others, operate with little supervision, and always follow U.S. Lumber safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklift and other machinery
• Band, wrap, and tape product
• Maintain work area and stay organized
• Identify and read tickets, SKUs, UPC labels, and reports
• Exercise great attention to detail and accuracy; be able to stand and work on your feet throughout the shift
• Bend, stoop, reach, twist, squat, push, pull, move, and lift up to 50 lbs
• Work in an outside warehouse environment
• Follow all safety procedures
• Work in a team environment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of one (1) year warehouse distribution experience
• Prior lumber experience desired; engineered lumber experience preferred
• Forklift experience and forklift certification preferred but not required
• Basic math and analytical skills
• Computer literate in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Team lead or shift supervisor experience preferred
• Self‑starter, proactive, able to take initiative
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment with temporary floor cracks, dust, noise, temperature fluctuations (below freezing to 100°F+), outdoor exposure, and occasional wet floors

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• Company‑paid life insurance and disability
• 401(k) with company match
• 3 weeks PTO / paid holidays
• Volunteer time

Pay

$20 per hour

Schedule

Sunday – Thursday nights, 11 p.m. – 8 a.m. EST