Forklift & Building Material Operator - Fontana-- Fontana, CA

Location: Fontana

Job Description

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Description
Weyerhaeuser Distribution is a leader in distributing building products for residential, light commercial and home improvement applications worldwide.

We have an immediate opening for a Forklift and Building Materials Operator, and we encourage you to review the responsibilities and qualifications and apply today!

Our business
Weyerhaeuser has been in business for more than 120 years, and our strong foundation of values guides everything we do. Our people are our most valuable assets, and we're serious about safety - there's nothing more important than making sure every employee goes home safely each day. We are driven to achieve excellence and proud of what we do, and we strongly support and value different backgrounds and voices.

With Weyerhaeuser, you'll join a community where everyone has opportunities to develop and grow throughout their careers.

The starting pay is $20.00 per hour. We currently have opportunities on swing shift, which begins  Fontana Distribution Center is a union facility.

Key Responsibilities:

Safely operate and maintain propane or diesel forklift to move products from stock lines to staging and/or cut stations
Safely load products
Ensure accountability for personal safety and the safety of others by addressing any unsafe practices observed
Wear all the required personal protective equipment
Accurately perform basic math skills such as adding, subtracting and multiplying
Counting accurately count units, record totals and document shipping and receiving activities
Develop in depth knowledge of building material products and warehouse operations
Be highly attentive and adaptive to warehouse routines
Commit to quality, efficiency and continuous process improvement

This is not an inside warehouse position only. This role will perform manual labor 55- 65% of the time.

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Qualifications
High school diploma or GED
Experience operating material handling equipment
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move or slide up to 100 pounds
Must be able to operate a chainsaw with a 24" bar
Willingness to work outside in the elements for a significant portion of the day, Monday through Friday
Computer skills: SAP or other Warehouse Management Systems
Ability to work cohesively in a team environment with strong attention to detail and accuracy

Job Operations, Manufacturing, & Construction
Primary LocationUSA-CA-Fontana
Schedule Full-time
Job Level Individual Contributor
Job Type Experienced
Shift Evening (2nd)