Forklift Operator

7 days ago

Tacoma, United States Aerotek Full time

**Lumber Yard Forklift Operator**

+ **Tacoma, WA**

+ **Lumber yard shift: 7am-3:30pm**

+ **Warehouse shift: 9am till final truck is loaded**

+ **OT is optional**

+ **Contract to hire**

+ **$19-21**

There is a lumber yard and a warehouse. If the candidate is performing better in one area, they'll keep them in that area. Looking for someone who is flexible in working either shift, as sometimes due to business needs they will need them to work in the other department. Have to be comfortable working outdoors.

They are looking for somebody who wants to stick around and help out. Summer is their busy season, normally around 44-50 hours a week in the summer, and more around 40-45 in the winter.

For the lumber yard, they will be operating 10k-12k hysters. They will be lifting pieces of lumber and not pallets. (Could be up to 60 feet). They will have a chainsaw and will have to cut to specification while using a tape measure (Competent at math). They will be loading this wood onto flatbeds and securing it. Also, they will be using a bander machine to put bands around pieces of lumber to hold them together.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES:**

Reads hand written or system generated sales order to determine product

Notes all special instructions for filling an order

Operates chainsaw and other saw equipment

Operates forklift safely at all times following all safety rules and regulations

Performs daily inspections of forklift(s) as required by OSHA and Capital Lumber Company standards

Notifies Supervisory of any necessary equipment maintenance/repair or safety concerns

Bands lumber product for storage or shipping

Assists in moving of inventory for storage within the yard area as directed

Properly stores inventorylevel and covered as necessary

Assists in inventory and/or cycle counts as directed

Assist in keeping all lanes and areas clean and clear for traffic

Perform other work related duties as assigned by your supervisor and be flexible and adaptable to changes that will occur during the course of employment

**Skills:**

Forklift, lumber, chainsaw, warehouse, Hyster

**Additional Skills & Qualifications:**

+ At least one year of outdoor forklift experience. (10k-12k Hyster's)

+ If they don't have lumber experience, pipeyard or metal experience would also be similar as they are long pieces of nonpalletized freight.

+ Good math skills

+ Willing to learn how to operate a chainsaw

+ Tape measure

+ They are open to people who only have a year of warehouse sit-down forklift experience.

Training Period

- Learn how to use the chainsaw

- Certified and trained on the forklift

- Shadow for 1-2 weeks

**- Ops manager will teach how to interpret orders**

**Good to know**

Room for growth into lead positions and so on with the warehouse side as people leave or get promoted.

One of their drivers moved into an inside office position/admin.

After they go direct, possibly of a pay bump that varies. Totally determined by candidate's attitude and performance.

Family style environment - Barbecues, snacks, company events

Attendance incentive once a direct. $50 gift card for a certain period that I can't remember.

Every 3 months drawing to win a $500 gift card if attendance is hit.

**About Aerotek:**

We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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