Forklift Operator - Concord, Nc

Description

We are Weyerhaeuser Distribution, a building products company. We’re located in the Concord area, next to Harrisburg, behind the motor speedway. Our daily goal is to deliver wood products safely to our customers. We start with different wood products from our mills, then we cut them down to size and move the product to our customers.

We take great pride in servicing our customers in a safe and team-based environment. The primary activities in our operations department include unloading railcars/trucks of building materials, cycle counting, storing materials, breaking full units down into custom orders, and loading outbound trucks.

We are looking to hire talented people that are interested in getting trained in our business. These are NOT temp positions, these are direct hire positions with benefits, for anyone wanting a career. We currently have an opening for a Forklift Operations Associate. This role will work on the day shift and require regular movement throughout the day, which means regular periods of standing, sitting, walking, and sliding/moving up to 100 pounds, and even driving heavy equipment outdoors in all types of weather.

Under the direction of the Site Manager, this role will focus on safely moving our product for our customers. We want talented people with at least a high school diploma, that have a drive to perform and a commitment to safety. From there, we will safely train them to pick and pull orders and operate a forklift to efficiently load and move product for our customers.

The starting hourly pay rate is $18.50 per hour, which does not include overtime, which is additional. The shift would start at 8AM and will end at 4:30 PM. There is room for some overtime, and you can also drive your base pay rate higher, as you master more skills. Medical, dental and gainsharing benefits will also apply for all eligible employees.

You will enjoy this role, if you enjoy…

• Working with simple math tools that help you with measurements Working with various systems to process orders and using SAP scanning system.
• Working with a team and being accountable for your own work too
• Working Safely and learning various skills at the same time
• Working with heavy equipment and machinery
• Working with your hands pulling orders and using a chainsaw if needed while using a forklift.
• Working the day shift (8AM – 430PM)
• Working outdoors in all seasons and temperatures

As a reminder, this role requires regular movement throughout the day, which means regular periods of standing, sitting, walking, and sliding/moving up to 100 pounds, and operating equipment outdoors in all types of weather. Typically, our work involves 65 % manual labor, 35% driving a forklift.

Key Qualities & Responsibilities:
Running a chainsaw and forklift daily, along with other heavy equipment
Be coachable and willing to seek input from management and team
Be committed to customer service and safety
Be committed to wear the required personal protective equipment without being prompted
Be committed to safely operate and maintain all Weyerhaeuser equipment to efficiently cut and move product to designated areas
Be committed to take personal safety and the safety of others very seriously
Be committed to always speaking up about anything unsafe
Be committed to accurately counting, measuring, and documenting daily inventory for shipping and receiving

Qualifications

Key Requirements:

• Strong attention to detail, planning and organizational skills
• Ability to work with within a team to solve customer problems and complete general tasks
• Ability to work, while lifting to 50lbs
• Ability to work, while moving and sliding up to 100lbs
• Ability to continuously work while standing, sitting, and driving equipment throughout the day.
• Basic computer skills
• Willing to work outside, regularly moving, in the elements five days a week and occasional weekends

Required Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Experience in running a chainsaw daily, construction background and forklift or heavy equipment operation
• A proven track record of successful performance at school and work

About Wood Products:
We've been delivering quality building products and solutions to our customers for more than 100 years. From builders and dealers to specifiers and homeowners, we offer exceptional product performance and unparalleled support.
For more than a century, we’ve been building our reputation as a leader in sustainable wood products.

About Weyerhaeuser
We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference.
We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.

Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.

Job Operations, Manufacturing, & Construction

Primary LocationUSA-NC-Concord

Schedule Full-time

Job Level Individual Contributor

Job Type Experienced

Shift Day (1st)