Forklift Operator - Gallatin, TN

Description:

Join Our Growing Team in Gallatin, TN!

Weyerhaeuser Distribution is a global leader in delivering high-quality building products for residential, light commercial, and home improvement projects. We’re excited to announce the opening of our brand-new Gallatin Distribution Center, and we’re looking for motivated individuals to help us build something great from the ground up.

We currently have an immediate opening for a Forklift and Building Materials Operator — a hands-on role that’s perfect for someone who enjoys working outdoors, being part of a team, and making a real impact every day.

Why You’ll Love Working Here
Competitive Pay
Start at up to $22.38/hour, with opportunities for overtime and performance bonuses.

Consistent Schedule
Work Monday–Friday, 7am–4pm — enjoy your evenings and weekends, with occasional Saturdays based on business needs.

Comprehensive Benefits Package

We’ve got you and your family covered:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life & Accidental Death Coverage
• Retirement Plans with Employer Contributions
• Paid Vacation & Parental Leave
• Disability Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program

Growth & Recognition

• Competitive pay and site performance bonus plan
• Career development and advancement opportunities

• A culture that values safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement

  What You’ll Do
  
  

• Operate propane/gas forklifts to move building materials safely and efficiently
• Load and unload trailers and rail cars
• Perform manual labor (55–65% of your day) in an outdoor environment
• Accurately count, record, and document shipping/receiving activities
• Develop in depth knowledge of building material products and warehouse operations
• Uphold safety standards and speak up when something doesn’t look right
• Use basic math skills and computer systems to support daily operations
  
  

Qualifications:

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or GED
• A positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn .
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs and move up to 100lbs
• Forklift Operator experience
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions five days a week and occasional Saturdays
• Strong attention to detail and a team-first mindset
• Commitment to wearing required safety gear and following safety protocols
  
  

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.

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