Forklift Operator- Auburn, WA

Forklift Operator - Auburn, WA

Posting

Start Date:

12/11/25

Division:
Distribution

Posting Area:
Operations + Manufacturing

Job Location:

Auburn, WA

Looking for stability? Join Woodgrain! We’re growing fast and offering lifetime careers in a supportive work environment.

About Woodgrain: Woodgrain is one of the top millwork operations in the world, with locations throughout the United States and Chile. With 70 years of quality manufacturing craftsmanship and service, Woodgrain is a top producer of mouldings, doors, and windows, as well as a premier distributor of specialty building products. Woodgrain Inc. is headquartered in Fruitland, Idaho with six divisions and over 45 manufacturing and warehouse facilities in the United States and South America.

Since 1954, Woodgrain is proud to be family owned and operated.

The shipping and receiving driver is responsible for operating a forklift vehicle for the purpose of loading material onto trucks for shipment and unloading material and other supplies. Typical unit length is 16’. The forklift operator is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle and the organization of the shipping warehouse. This role will be working outdoors 50% of time.

• Operates forklift in a safe and efficient manner according to company guidelines.
• Inspects and records maintenance on vehicle at the beginning and end of shift.
• Uses forklift to move material from warehouse staging location to the trailer for loading. Utilizes proper loading techniques to ensure the material is safe, stable, and secure on the trailer.
• Checks trailer for accurate shipment and bill of lading.
• Unloads trailers containing lumber, supplies, etc.
• Oversees the organization and inventory of the shipping warehouse.
• Complies with company standard operating procedures, safety policies, and OSHA standards.

• High School Diploma or GED; and 6 months to 1 year related experience or on-the-job training.
• Must be able to complete an internal certification process.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables. Chooses from workable alternatives.

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) with a Company Match
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D
• Employer Paid Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Supplemental Hospital and Accident Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• 8 Company Paid Holidays & 1 Floating Holiday
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Woodgrain is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Woodgrain is a drug, alcohol, and tobacco-free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent upon pre-employment background and drug screening, and some positions require a fitness for duty test.

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Entry level

Full-time

Management and Manufacturing

Wholesale Building Materials