Forklift Operator/Warehouse - Gaylord, MI

Job Description

Job Description

Forklift Operator/Warehouse – Gaylord, MI

Build your career at Tri-State!

Tri-State Forest Products is a family owned and operated business. Tri-State is the leading wholesale building materials distributor in the Mid-West with 10 locations in Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Kentucky and Tennessee specializing in engineered wood products. For 30 years we’ve been providing our brand of personal service accompanied with high quality products to the Tri-State market areas. If you want to feel appreciated and valued while working with a great team, Tri-State is the place to be.

Job Summary:

The forklift operator/warehouse position is responsible for the safe and efficient movement and storage of product inventory located in the yard. This individual should be self-motivated with the ability to work independently or as a team.  

Responsibilities:

• Load and unload trucks (in all weather conditions)
• Stock material
• Maintain a clean working area.
• Participate in training as required. 
• Pull stock and stage loads for shipping. 
• Conduct daily safety and maintenance checks of forklift. 

Qualifications:

• Lumber yard experience preferred
• Must have forklift experience
• Good communication skills
• Detail oriented
• Willing to work in all weather conditions
• Safety-conscious, dependable, hard-working. 
• Must be able to reliably commute to work daily

Benefits:

• Medical & Prescription coverage
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• Hospital & Accident Coverage
• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance (Employee, Spouse, & Children)
• Company Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Additional Group Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (Immediately Available Upon Hire)
• Holiday Pay
• Traditional & Roth 401k Options w/ annual company match
• Employee Referral Program

**This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the individuals assigned to this job.  This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.  Management reserves the right to amend and change the duties and responsibilities of this job to meet business and organizational needs as necessary. 

**Tri-State is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran's status, or, any other protected characteristic.