Forklift Operator

Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

Weyerhaeuser Salt Lake City Distribution Center is currently seeking a Forklift Operations Associate. Under the direction of the Site Operations Manager and designated leaders, this position is responsible for all activities associated with the movement and handling of materials related to the wood products yard/warehouse.

Our entry-level pay rate begins at $20.00 per hour. The shift is scheduled from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM.

• Safely operate and maintain propane or gas forklift to move products from stock lines to staging and/or cut stations.
• Safely load and unload products from various trailers and rail cars
• Safely do your job to ensure your personal safety and the safety of others.
• Courage to intervene in any unsafe practices.
• Accurately perform basic math skills such as adding, subtracting, and multiplying
• Accurately count units, record totals and document shipping and receiving activities
• Develop in depth knowledge of building material products and warehouse operations.
• Commit to quality, efficiency, and continuous process improvement.
• This is not an inside warehouse position. This role will perform manual labor 55 - 65% of the time.

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High School/GED

• High school diploma or GED.
• A positive willing-to-learn attitude. No prior forklift operator experience required. Training provided.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move or slide up to 100 pounds.
• Must be able work outside in the elements five days a week and occasional Saturdays depending on business needs
• Must comply with all personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
• Ability to work on a computer.
• Ability to work cohesively in a team environment with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Job Operations, Manufacturing, & Construction
• Primary Location USA-UT-South Salt Lake
• Schedule Full-time
• Job Level Individual Contributor
• Job Type Experienced
• Shift Day (1st)
• Salt Lake City
• Utah
• Operations
• Weyerhaeuser