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Forklift Operator

TACOMA, WA 98444

Job Description

1 to 4 years previous experience with forklifts and other machinery

Good knowledge of lumber products

Ability to model the companies 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.

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.

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.

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.

Requirements

  • 1-4 years forklift experience, previous lumber yard experience preferred, ability to operate heavy machinery, ability to work in fast paced warehouse enviroment