Forklift Operator

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Job Summary

Operates powered lift equipment to move, load, unload, stage, and retrieve lumber, rebar, and related materials while supporting safe, accurate, and dependable production flow. Maintains an organized work area, communicates transparently with associates, and handles materials with consistent care and service.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

• Operates powered lift equipment to move, load, unload, stage, and retrieve materials safely and efficiently.

• Supports machine operators by tying and untying bundles, cutting tie wire, and preparing materials for production.

• Sorts and separates orders to support accurate and timely production, staging, and delivery.

• Inspects materials and lift equipment for visible damage, defects, or discrepancies and reports concerns promptly.

• Places and retrieves materials accurately to support inventory control and dependable workflow.

• Maintains a clean and organized work area to reduce hazards and improve operating efficiency.

• Follows required safety procedures, equipment rules, and personal protective equipment standards.

• Communicates clearly with associates to coordinate material flow, priorities, and task completion.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Nature and Scope

• Refers complex, unusual problems to supervisor.

• Under general supervision, exercises some judgment in accordance with well-defined policies, procedures, and techniques. Work typically involves regular review of output by a senior coworker or supervisor.

• None.

Work Environment

• Typically located in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors that may cause noticeable discomfort or a moderate risk of accident or illness, such as temperature extremes, moving machinery, loud noises, and fumes.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds in a physical environment. Ability to stand for periods of time up to and exceeding 60 minutes. Ability to make repetitive movements, such as using a 10-key or calculator, bending, or squatting.

• Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Education and Experience

• HS Diploma or GED strongly preferred. Specialized skills training/certification may be required. Generally 2-5 years of experience in area of responsibility.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of powered lift equipment or material-handling experience.

• Maintains current lift equipment operator training and certification for assigned equipment.

• Demonstrates the ability to read work orders, identify materials, follow safety procedures, and communicate clearly.

• Demonstrates experience handling lumber, rebar, steel, or other long and heavy materials.

• Applies working knowledge of inventory locations, staging practices, and OSHA-aligned safety requirements.

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For Maine job seekers:

Pay Range

$18.60-$25.00 Hourly

Maine law requires the posting of the salary range for advertised jobs. This range is determined based on market data and internal pay practices to establish a minimum and maximum value for a job. Individual base pay is determined based on a variety of elements including experience, skills, internal equity and other factors. For additional details on benefits, please review the full job description on White Cap Jobs (

Functional Area Field Operations

Work Type On-Site

Recruiter Arriaga, Melissa

Req ID WCJR-036798

White Cap is an Equal Opportunity Minority/Female/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veteran and Affirmative Action Employer. White Cap considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law.