Forklift Operator I
About this role
Job DetailsJob Location: UT Salt Lake City - Salt Lake City, UT 84104Education Level: Not SpecifiedJob Shift: DayJob Category: WarehousePosition Summary: Operates a forklift to lift, load, or move material. Inspects and maintains forklift equipment as needed.
Key Competencies
• Building Collaborative Relationships
• Innovation / Creativity
• Adaptability
• Developing Self & Others
Principal Accountabilities& Deliverables
• Reads hand written or system generated sales order to determine product
• Notes all special instructions for filling an order
• Accurately pulls delivery orders and stages for loading as directed
• Accurately pulls delivery orders and packages as directed
• Loads product on trailers for delivery
• Unloads product from incoming rail cars or trailers checking manifest
• Notes all discrepancies and reviews these with Supervisor
• Safely, accurately, courteously loads product on customer’s truck/trailer
• Notifies Supervisor of any request to load a potential unsafe vehicle
• Notifies Supervisor of any request to overload a vehicle
• Operates forklift safely at all times following all safety rules and regulations
• Performs daily inspections of forklift(s) as required by OSHA and Capital Lumber Company standards
• Notifies Supervisory of any necessary equipment maintenance/repair or safety concerns
• Bands lumber product for storage or shipping
• Assists in moving of inventory for storage within the yard area as directed
• Properly stores inventory – level and covered as necessary
• Assists in inventory and/or cycle counts as directed
• May operate saw equipment intermittently
• Assist in keeping all lanes and areas clean and clear for traffic
• Perform other work related duties as assigned by your supervisor and be flexible and adaptable to changes that will occur during the course of employment
QualificationsKnowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Education / Experience and Skills
1 to 4 years previous experience with forklifts and other machinery
Has Forklift Certification
Good knowledge of lumber products
Ability to model the Capital values and to provide innovative solutions
Ability to deliver high quality, detailed error free work on a consistent basis
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English to the extent required to receive and communicate information as necessary to the position.
Abilities
Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 75 pounds
Must be able stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl 5% or less of the workday
Must be able to sit and walk or otherwise move around for prolonged periods of time throughout the workday.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes, and moving mechanical parts and vibrations. Work is performed outdoors, and employee is exposed to variety of extreme weather conditions at the distribution warehouse. The noise level in the work environment and warehouse can be loud.
Our Benefits
We are in the people business, we just happen to sell lumber... so you can have GREAT BENEFITS!
Paid Time Off (Sick, Vacation, Volunteer Time Off)
9 Paid Holidays
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
TeleDoc
Best Doctors
Company Paid Life and Disability Insurance
Pet Insurance
401(k) Plan with Match Percentage
Employee Assistance Program
Hearing Services
Tuition Reimbursement
Smart Dollar
Wellness Program through Vitality with program completion incentive towards medical premium
Company at a glance
We have locations across the Western United States providing essential products and services to lumber yards, home improvement centers, building materials dealers, and industrial customers. Our individual branches have the autonomy to customize programs to meet their customers' unique needs, from flexible delivery to a variety of purchasing options. We aim to create and sustain meaningful relationships that go beyond a one-time sale, which is why we understand that our talent is the heart of the company. We want the people closest to the customer to be empowered to make decisions and take action. Our culture of empowerment with responsibility ensures that our employees have the opportunity for a fulfilling career.
WHY WORK AT CAPITAL?
Capital’s culture is collaborative, results-driven, and fun. At Capital, every employee is empowered to make decisions and take action. We believe in developing our employees and promoting from within. Plus, we think that a team that works hard should also make room to have fun.
We have over 65 years of success behind us, but we need resourceful and dedicated employees to take us into the future. When you join the Capital team, you’re empowered to succeed, encouraged to grow, and rewarded for your hard work.
BRANCH LOCATIONS
Boise, ID
Chino, CA
Denver, CO
Healdsburg, CA
Oxnard, CA
Phoenix, AZ
Portland, OR
Sacramento, CA
Salt Lake City, UT
Tacoma, WA
Top Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Sick Leave
- Vacation
- Volunteer Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- TeleDoc
- Best Doctors
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- 401(k) Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Hearing Services
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Smart Dollar
- Wellness Program
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