Forklift & Building Material Operator - Tacoma, WA

Forklift & Building Material Operator - Tacoma, WA

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Description Weyerhaeuser Tacoma Distribution Center is currently seeking a Forklift Operations Associate. Under the direction of the Site Operations Manager, Operations Supervisors and designated leaders, this position is responsible for all activities associated with the movement and handling of materials related to the wood products yard/warehouse. Our entry level pay rate starts at $22.25 per hour. ($1.00 differential for swing shift). This is a second shift position and the hours are 6:00pm-2:30pm. Overtime may be required based on operational needs. Full benefits include: Health, Well-Being, and Future Medical + Prescription, Dental + Vision for you and your family Life and Accidental Death Insurance, Retirement Plan Options with Employer Contributions Employee Assistance Program Time Away from Work Paid vacation time Disability Benefits, Parental Leave Appreciation and Opportunity Competitive base pay and a site performance bonus plan Professional development and career advancement opportunities

Key Functions:

• Safely operate and maintain propane or gas forklift to move products from stock lines to staging and/or cut stations.
• Safely load and unload products from various trailers and rail cars.
• Safely do your job to ensure your personal safety and the safety of others. Courage to intervene in any unsafe practices.
• Wear all personal protective equipment as required.
• Accurately perform basic math skills such as adding, subtracting, and multiplying.
• 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 workflows.
• Have excellent attendance.
• Commit to quality, efficiency, and continuous process improvement.
• This is not an inside warehouse position. This role will perform manual labor 55- 65% of the time.

Minimum Education Required: High School/GED

Job Category: Operations

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities: Qualifications What you will need: High school diploma or GED. A positive willing to learn attitude. No prior forklift operator experience required. Training provided. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move or slide up to 100 pounds. Must be able work outside in the elements five days a week and occasional Saturdays depending on business needs. Ability to work on a computer. Ability to work cohesively in a team environment with strong attention to detail and accuracy. This position is designated by WY as a safety-sensitive position. Please be advised that due to the designation of this position as safety-sensitive, you will be subject to pre-employment testing for cannabis and its metabolites.

City: Tacoma

State: Washington

Job Code: Operations Specialist

Company: Weyerhaeuser