Job Details

Forklift Operator

We are seeking a Forklift Operator who will be responsible for building loads for deliveries. In addition, must maintain a safe, clean and well organized lumber yard / warehouse, load and unload lumber and/or building supplies, and operate a forklift. Other duties as assigned.

Associated Truss & Lumber Co. is a growing floors and roofs truss, lumber company in the manufacturing industry. We are a family owned local company with 110 local employees that mold and drive the company where it is today.

Responsibilities:

• Build loads for delivery
• Load and unload lumber and building supplies from trucks and rail
• Operate forklift
• Untie/Tie railcars
• Safety check equipment
• Band units (when necessary)
• Staple paper wrap- keep customer inventory neat, tidy and free of damage
• Keeps management aware of any delays or discrepancies
• Keeps lumber yard clean, well organized and safe

Qualifications:

• Experience as an Order Puller in a Lumber company required.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos; write simple correspondence; effectively present information to others one-on-one.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding and carry out simple one or two-step instructions
• Experience working in a team atmosphere.
• Ability to multi-task in fast paced environment.
• Must take and pass drug test and consent to a background check.
• Must take and pass other pre-employment assessments.
• Work in outdoor / indoor conditions, and ability to load and unload lumber and other building materials with or without reasonable accommodations.

Required Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent; or 1 to 3 months related experience or training.
• Previous experience working in a lumber yard or similar.
• Forklift operation experience strongly preferred.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Day shift: 8am-4:30pm
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime