Forklift operator/ load builder - Swing Shift - Ganahl Lumber

The Load Builder is responsible for the loading and unloading of building materials and other incoming materials for delivery or storage.

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• Move loads, stock, or other materials to and from storage or production areas, loading areas, delivery vehicles, or by hand using material handling equipment.
• Attach identifying tags to loads, stock, or other materials.
• Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or operational needs.
• Stack loads in locations such as material sheds, storage or production areas, loading areas, delivery vehicles, or by hand using material handling equipment.
• Carry out general yard duties.
• Review orders for completeness according to reporting procedures and forward incomplete orders for further processing.
• Inspect outgoing work for compliance with order requirements.
• Check inventory system to determine availability of requested merchandise.
• Notify appropriate departments when supplies are low, or when orders would deplete available supplies.
• File copies of orders received, or post orders on records as required.
• Maintain proficiency in all organizational safe working policies and practices.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Adheres to company policies and work requirements.

• The ability to read, write, understand, and relay, written and verbal instructions.
• The ability to operate various hand and power tools when needed.
• The ability to operate various types of material handling equipment including hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts when needed.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 6 months of related experience preferred.

• This position requires frequent standing, walking, sitting, while working either indoors or outdoors.
• Must be in adequate physical condition to perform requirements such as mental, physical and manual dexterity, hand/grip strength, depth perception and any other physical attributes that enable the employee to perform the job safely according to all Company, Local, State, and Federal regulations and requirements.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 75 pounds regularly.
• Ability to push/pull up to 75 pounds regularly.
• Must wear prescribed personal protective equipment when handling material or operating equipment.

• Must be able to successfully pass pre-employment and required drug screens as requested.
• Must be able to successfully pass a Physical Capacity Assessments as requested.

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. Additionally, Ganahl Lumber Company reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. All active employees must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position and that, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. Your employment with Ganahl Lumber Company is at will. Nothing in this job description shall be interpreted to be in conflict with or to eliminate or modify in any way, the at-will employment status of the Ganahl Lumber Company employees.