Forklift & Building Material Operator - Fontana

Weyerhaeuser Distribution is a leader in distributing building products for residential, light commercial and home improvement applications worldwide. We have an immediate opening for a Forklift and Building Materials Operator, and we encourage you to review the responsibilities and qualifications and apply today! Our business Weyerhaeuser has been in business for more than 120 years, and our strong foundation of values guides everything we do. Our people are our most valuable assets, and we’re serious about safety — there’s nothing more important than making sure every employee goes home safely each day. We are driven to achieve excellence and proud of what we do, and we strongly support and value different backgrounds and voices. With Weyerhaeuser, you’ll join a community where everyone has opportunities to develop and grow throughout their careers. The starting pay is $20.00 per hour. We currently have opportunities on swing shift, which begins at 5pm. The Fontana Distribution Center is a union facility.

Key Responsibilities:
• Safely operate and maintain propane or diesel forklift to move products from stock lines to staging and/or cut stations
• Safely load products
• Ensure accountability for personal safety and the safety of others by addressing any unsafe practices observed
• Wear all the required personal protective equipment
• Accurately perform basic math skills such as adding, subtracting and multiplying
• Counting accurately count units, record totals and document shipping and receiving activities
• Develop in depth knowledge of building material products and warehouse operations
• Be highly attentive and adaptive to warehouse routines
• Commit to quality, efficiency and continuous process improvement This is not an inside warehouse position only. This role will perform manual labor 55- 65% of the time.

Qualifications
• High school diploma or GED
• Experience operating material handling equipment
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move or slide up to 100 pounds
• Must be able to operate a chainsaw with a 24” bar
• Willingness to work outside in the elements for a significant portion of the day, Monday through Friday
• Computer skills: SAP or other Warehouse Management Systems
• Ability to work cohesively in a team environment with strong attention to detail and accuracy

About Wood Products
We've been delivering quality building products and solutions to our customers for more than 100 years. From builders and dealers to specifiers and homeowners, we offer exceptional product performance and unparalleled support. For more than a century, we’ve been building our reputation as a leader in sustainable wood products.

About Weyerhaeuser
We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence,and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference. We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.

Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team. #hourly

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