Forklift Operator

We are excited to offer an opportunity to work as a Forklift Operator at our Arden Hills location. Competative Wages and industry leading benefits. Work Monday through Friday and be home on weekends and evenings.

What you need:

Positive attitude with a strong, safe work ethic

Team Oriented

Minimum of 2 years as previous Forklift Operator

Preferred 1 year experience in the Building Industry

If this describes you, here's what you'll get in return:

Medical Insurance (with a HSA or FSA available)

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Discount

Disability Insurance

401k Savings Plan with a Match

Holiday Pay

Paid Vacations

Workboot reimbursement

and much much more!

See Detailed Job Description Below...…

POSITION SUMMARY: Safely operates forklift to assemble loads and move materials for customers and delivery needs. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Customer Service.
• Represent SBL in a positive and professional manner
• Assist customer with the selection of materials
• Help customer load materials onto vehicle or unload any returns
• Assist installer or other employees with loading and unloading customer materials
• Assemble loads
• Pull job tickets and select materials to fill order and assemble in staging area
• Band load
• Identify/tag load with customer information
• Enter correct inventory count into computer system (if necessary)
• Load Trucks
• Load banded materials onto truck
• Communicate with Driver any add-ons to be loaded onto truck
• Unload Trucks and rail cars
• Unload materials
• Stage materials
• Stock materials
• Restock materials
• Restock customer returns
• Pull materials from overstock and fill in various areas
• Housekeeping
• Remove bands, scrap lumber and trash from yard.
• Maintain appearance of lumberyard.
• Snow Removal (Seasonal)
• Safely operate front-end loader, forklift and pickup truck to remove snow.

(Manual equipment may also be needed: snow shovel, snow blower, etc.)

• Safety and Wellness
• Offer suggestions to continually increase knowledge and awareness of Safety
• Computer Based Courses (CBT) completed as assigned
• Proper use of all PPE’s at all times and in all circumstances
• Operate equipment and tools according to established safety standards and regulations and only after being trained
• Support and promote safety and wellness initiatives
• Report all safety concerns, hazards and incidents
• Follow ergonomically correct standards in the workplace
• Housekeeping
• Continuous Improvement
• Support Continuous Improvement initiatives; follow Standard work as it applies to your work area and job functions
• Provide and seek input from your own team to identify process improvement opportunities
• Assist with identification of customer service issues and ideas for improvement
• Follow standard work documented process for changing standard work
• Participate in 6S events and sustain improvements in your assigned area
• Support and promote Continuous Improvement Incentives within your area

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Safely operate other equipment such as a chain saw and banding machine
• Respect and comply with all personal safety equipment policies
• Participate in inventory management process
• Complete other duties as assigned

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 24 months (minimum) previous forklift experience
• 12 months previous experience in lumber industry preferred.
• 12 months previous stocking / forklift experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Good communication skills using verbal and listening skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Safety oriented
• Ability to process environment and surrounding elements
• Ability to read labels and job tickets
• Ability to perform basic math functions
• Knowledge of building materials and products
• Good sense of visual judgment and memory
• Entry level computer skills helpful

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to lift and carry 50 – 75 lbs (100 lbs. occasionally)
• Ability to bend, stoop, stretch, twist, and reach with your body, arms, and /or legs
• Ability to use hands and grasp and manipulate objects

ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work outdoors in temperatures ranging from extreme heat to extreme cold
• Work with mechanical equipment
• Exposure to fumes and loud noises

LICENSE(S) AND/OR CERTIFICATE(S): Forklift certification required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $29.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 45 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Arden Hills, MN 55112: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person