Forklift Operations Specialist

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Build Your Career with Curtis Lumber! 

 

Founded in 1890, Curtis Lumber is a family owned and operated building materials retailer, one of 100 largest and fastest-growing in the nation. Our employees enjoy competitive pay and excellent benefits coupled with ideal business hours allowing for a healthy work life balance. We recognize our employees hard work and dedication are the driving force of our success, and we continually look for ways to reward them.

 

Starting pay ranges from $24.00-$28.00 hr. 

 

A Forklift Operations Specialist is responsible for the efficient and safe operation of forklifts to move materials within the yard, stage material, and load trucks for deliveries. Here are the key responsibilities and requirements for this role:

Responsibilities:

• Material Handling: Operate forklifts to load, unload, and transport materials to designated areas.
• Inventory Management: Ensure materials are stored properly and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Safety Compliance: Conduct regular safety checks on forklifts and adhere to safety protocols.
• Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance and report any issues or damage to the equipment.
• Coordination: Work with dispatch staff and other team members to ensure efficient material flow.
• Documentation: Keep detailed logs of forklift operations and material movements.
• Quality Control: Inspect materials for damage and ensure they meet quality standards.

Requirements:

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years as a forklift operator.
• Skills: Attention to detail, sound logic and reasoning skills, and familiarity with industrial equipment. Knowledge of building material preferred not required.
• Physical Ability: Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting and moving heavy items. Ability to work outdoors in all seasons and operate a forklift on rough terrain.

This role is crucial for maintaining the smooth operation of material handling processes and ensuring that materials are staged, loaded, unloaded to be transported safely and efficiently.

 

PERKS FOR OUR PEOPLE!

Comprehensive Benefit Package - Medical, Dental, Vision • Competitive Wages • 401k with Company Match • Ideal Retail Hours • Paid Holidays & PTO • Bereavement Pay • Profit Sharing • 529 College Savings • Employee Assistance Program • Tuition Reimbursement • Boot Reimbursement • Employee Discount • Community Events • Employee Referral Program

 

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