Forklift Operator - Capital

At Capital, we know that a building is only as strong as the materials its made of. And we also know that a company is only as strong as the employees...Essential Functions:

Reads hand written or system generated sales order to determine product

Notes all special instructions for filling an order

Accurately pulls delivery orders and stages for loading as directed

Accurately pulls delivery orders and packages as directed

Loads product on trailers for delivery

Unloads product from incoming rail cars or trailers checking manifest

Notes all discrepancies and reviews these with Supervisor

Safely, accurately, courteously loads product on customer’s truck/trailer

Notifies Supervisor of any request to load a potential unsafe vehicle

Notifies Supervisor of any request to overload a vehicle

Operates forklift safely at all times following all safety rules and regulations

Performs daily inspections of forklift(s) as required by OSHA and Capital Lumber Company standards

Notifies Supervisory of any necessary equipment maintenance/repair or safety concerns

Bands lumber product for storage or shipping

Assists in moving of inventory for storage within the yard area as directed

Properly stores inventory – level and covered as necessary

Assists 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 and be flexible and adaptable to changes that will occur during the course of employment

Education, Experience, and Skills Required:

1-4 years previous experience with forklifts and other machinery

Active Forklift Certification.

Good knowledge of lumber products.

Good communication skills with a positive attitude.

Able to lift, shift, and push weight 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 of time throughout the workday.

Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English to the extent required to receive and communicate information as necessary to the position.

Attendance:

Excellent attendance is required for this fast-paced position.

Possible overtime and weekend hours may be required for this position.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes, and moving mechanical parts and vibrations. Work is performed outdoors, and employee is exposed to variety of extreme weather conditions at the distribution warehouse. The noise level in the work environment and warehouse can be loud.

At Capital, we believe in developing our employees and promoting from within. We also believe a team that works hard should also make room to have fun. Not only do we create and preserve a safe work environment, we also strive for continuous improvement. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and vacation time. To be considered, please apply now.