Forklift Operator I

At Capital, we know that a building is only as strong as the materials it’s made of. And we also know that a company is only as strong as the employees who keep it running. Because of this, we value more than just delivering the best products. We value investing in the best people. At Capital, we have over 75 years of success behind us, but we need innovative and dedicated employees to take us into the future. When you join the Capital team, you’re empowered to succeed, encouraged to grow, and rewarded for your hard work. If you are interested in joining the Tacoma Operations Team, Salary Range: $23.00 - $27.00 per hour DOE. Position Summary: Operates a forklift to lift, load, or move material. Inspects and maintains forklift equipment as needed. Key Competencies: Building Collaborative Relationships Innovation / Creativity Adaptability Developing Self & Others Principal Accountabilities & Deliverables: 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 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 Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Education / Experience and Skills 1 to 4 years previous experience with forklifts and other machinery Has Forklift Certification Good knowledge of lumber products Ability to model the Capital values and to provide innovative solutions Ability to deliver high quality, detailed error free work on a consistent basis Ability to read, write, speak and understand English to the extent required to receive and communicate information as necessary to the position. Abilities Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 75 pounds Must be able 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. 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. Our Benefits: We are in the people business, we just happen to sell lumber... so you can have GREAT BENEFITS ! Paid Time Off (Sick, Vacation, Volunteer Time Off) 9 Paid Holidays Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance TeleDoc Best Doctors Company Paid Life and Disability Insurance Pet Insurance 401(k) Plan with Match Percentage Employee Assistance Program Hearing Services Tuition Reimbursement Smart Dollar Wellness Program through Vitality withprogram completion incentive towards medical premium #J-18808-Ljbffr CAPITAL LUMBER CO