Material Handler (Forklift Operator) - 1st Shift

Job Description

Job Description

U.S. LUMBER, an SBP brand is currently looking for a 1st Shift Material Handler (Forklift Operator) to join our Duncan, SC U.S. Lumber facility. U.S. Lumber is a VALUES based organization. We seek to serve people first, and we operate according to a moral compass aimed at doing what is right even when it is hard. U.S. LUMBER brings this values-based perspective to each of our employees, our customers, our suppliers, and our communities. We do not underestimate the power of our employee's ability to have a uniquely positive impact on the people around us.

• Shift hours are 6am -3pm, Mon - Fri. 
• Hourly pay rate is $18/hour. 

Why work for U.S. LUMBER?  Quick  Response , Deep  Knowledge , Relationships Built on  Trust

• Benefits will include Medical, Dental, Vision on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Company-Paid Life Insurance & Disability
• 401(k) with Company Match
• 3 weeks PTO/ Paid Holidays
• Volunteer Time

Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• Collaborate with forklift operators to efficiently locate, pull, and stage materials for outgoing orders. Safely package and secure shipments.
• Safely operate forklifts or other machinery (chainsaw) in order to complete assigned tasks including loading and unloading, moving, staging, pulling orders and transporting material. Band, wrap, and tape product as needed.
• Maintains condition of Warehouse work area, e.g. free of trash, product in correct location and organized, swept floors.
• Work cooperatively and productively with Supervisors and other employees in order to complete required workload.
• Provide and inspire outstanding service to customers by maintaining attention to detail, accuracy, quality and completing assigned work in a timely manner.
• Assist with inventory variances, order accuracy and track and trace issues.
• Reading and understanding tickets and the various codes for products.
• Must learn how to use a chainsaw and Holtec Industrial Saw.
• Must be able to read a tape measure. Accurately pull daily orders.

Required credentials:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one (1) year warehouse distribution experience.
• Prior lumber experience desired.
• Engineered Lumber experience is preferred.
• Forklift experience and forklift certification preferred but not required.
• Must have basic math and analytical skills.  

We are proud to have the best team in our industry. We have experienced a tremendous amount of growth as a company. This growth has served not only our customer base but has also provided significant opportunities for advancement amongst our employees. 

*Please be careful about scam recruitment.  Specialty Building Products would never send any candidate a check or instructions to deposit funds in a bank account in connection with the interview or hiring process.

U.S. Lumber Group is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy of U.S. Lumber Group not to discriminate in hiring and employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, military status, genetic information, or other protected class status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local  laws.