Forklift Operator Lumberyard

Description

Franklin Logistics is a local, family owned business started in 1985. Franklin Logistics has expanded to 6 locations in the Chambersburg, PA area and has grown into a premier 3PL provider and industrial developer. With 35 years of experience of supply chain solutions, Franklin Logistics provides warehousing, trans-loading, and transportation for businesses. 

Franklin Logistics takes extreme ownership in our customers’ needs while delivering world class service. We embrace change and are relentless about improvement while investing in our relationships and honoring our commitments. We maintain a fun workplace while being vigilant about employee and customer safety. Franklin Logistics is easy to work with and treats everyone with respect.

Lumberyard Forklift Operator

The Lumberyard Forklift Operator is responsible for ensuring a clean work environment, strapping product, operating a 5K Forklift, unstrapping rail cars, and unloading box cars. This position is ideal for individuals who are dependable, able to lead with minimal direction, adaptable to changes as they arise, and who enjoy working outdoors year-round. The Lumberyard Forklift Operator reports directly to the Site Supervisor and is a Full-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt position. 

• Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Starting Pay: $17.75 hourly

Primary Job Duties Include:

• Clean up and remove trash/debris from inside and outside the facility
• Use cleaning tools to remove dust and debris from walls, racks and other items
• General Housekeeping duties in production areas
• Strap products into Gondolas
• Unstrap railcars
• Unload box cars using Forklift 
• Utilization of fall protection system when working with rail cars 
• Move and stack materials using Forklift, as directed

Requirements

Experience and Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (preferred) 
• Must be 18 years of age or older 
• 1 years’ Lumber Yard Experience 
• Rail car Experience a plus 
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs. unassisted
• Must be able to walk, bend, lift, and stand throughout the duration of the shift
• Must be flexible with working in multiple site locations 

All employees receive:

• Paid on the job training 
• A safe, clean, and respectful workplace 
• Opportunity to advance within the organization
• Employee appreciation and engagement events
• Employee recognition and continuous performance feedback 

Full-time employees receive: (after 60 days of successful employment)

• Paid Holidays and vacation time 
• Paid Time Off for employee’s birthday
• Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage 
• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401k with company match after one year of employment  

Franklin Logistics is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status and complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Applicants requiring special accommodations during and after the application process can contact our Human Resources department at (717) 262-2906.