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Forklift Operator I

Capital Lumber Company
Sacramento, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 14 Aug 2026
💰 $44,000/yr

About the role

Job DetailsJob Location: CA Sacramento - Sacramento, CA 95838Education Level: Not SpecifiedSalary Range: $22.00 - $22.00 HourlyJob Category: WarehouseCapital Sacramento is looking for experienced Forklift Operators!

Position Summary: Operates a forklift to lift, load, or move material. Inspects and maintains forklift equipment as needed. Monday to Friday, starting at 7am. $22 - $22 per hour DOE.

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.

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Company

Capital Lumber Company

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