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Forklift Operator - EWP

Capital Lumber Company
Salt Lake City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 4 Feb 2026

About the role

Job DetailsJob Location: UT Salt Lake City - Salt Lake City, UT 84104Job Shift: DayAlthough we have 75 years of success behind us, we still need innovative 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.

We are currently seeking a full-time Forklift Operator with a background in Engineered Wood Products for our Salt Lake City Branch that reports directly to our Operations Manager. This role operates a forklift to lift, load, or move material. Operates chainsaw to cut material as needed. Inspects and maintains forklift and chainsaw equipment as needed.

Principal Accountabilities & Deliverables

 


Reads hand written or system generated sales order to determine product
Notes all special instructions for filling an order
Operates chainsaw and other saw equipment
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
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


 
QualificationsEducation, Experience, and Skills Required:


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


 

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

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