Forklift Operator & Material Handler

1800 E Harmony Road, Fort Collins CO

Description

Forklift Operator & Material Handler needed for busy Lumber yard. Responsibilities: • Safely and efficiently load, unload, and build outgoing loads of lumber and building materials into storage facilities, onto semi-trailer trucks and flatbeds, securing all outgoing loads in appropriate and safe stacking method. • Drives various lifting devices (e.g. forklift) to move products and materials around the warehouse and yard. • Responds attentively to training from foreman or more senior handlers to increase own knowledge of work processes. • Understands and observes all safety procedures and practices to prevent injury to self or co-workers; attends periodic safety meetings as required; may recommend changes to improve safety procedures. • Contributes to maintaining a clean warehouse and yard. • Participates and supports Inventory and Inventory Control activities, maintaining organized warehouse and yard as well as counting and preparation work for inventories. • Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials or marks information on cases, packs, or other containers to provide correct identification of items. • Safely operates banding equipment, saws, and other necessary facility equipment. • Contribute to a work culture of teamwork, communication, respect, and continuous improvement. • Other duties may be assigned. Minimum Qualifications: • High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and a minimum of directly related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Forklift training and certification will be provided. • Excellent oral and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: • Lumber and building material product knowledge • Accurate with a tape measure, saw, and hammer. • Relatively tech-savvy Email resume or apply within at 1800 E. Harmony Road, Fort Collins. Ask for Shawn or Roland