Forklift Crew Leader

Are you an experienced leader and skilled forklift driver who loves working outdoors, enjoys leading a team, and desires to grow in a thriving company? Do you enjoy the challenge of using a heavy duty forklift to load and unload railcars and flatbed trucks with precision? If so, we would love to talk with you! Apply today to become our next Forklift Crew Leader!

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy duty diesel forklift 95% of shift


• Ensure forklift crew executes tasks safely and precisely


• Receive, store, build, and ship loads


• Ensure load matches order before vehicle exits yard


• Provide customer service as necessary


• Apply broad knowledge of building material products and warehouse operations


• Maintain alertness and adaptability to warehouse routines


• Understand and apply fundamental math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)


• Maintain organized work area


• Follow safety programs and ensure OSHA compliance

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or two (2) years equivalent work experience


• Able to understand and communicate safety and work instructions


• Warehouse/yard experience with considerable physical exertion


• Able to perform duties in all weather conditions

Experience Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and supervisory skills


• Extensive forklift experience (Building materials industry is a plus!)


• More than five (5) years of related experience


• Technical certification or associate degree may be required


• In-depth knowledge of:
  
  
  
  • Building materials products
  
  
  • Warehouse operations
  
  
  • BMD products/operations
  
  
  
  


• Able to understand and apply mathematical calculations


• Demonstrated accuracy in checking, posting, counting, addition, subtraction, fractions, and linear measurement

Demonstrate commitment to:

• Safety


• Quality


• Environmental awareness


• Continuous process improvement

Wage: $26–$28/hour

Shift Time: 7am-4:00pm

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision


• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)


• 401(k) Retirement Savings


• Annual Incentives


• Paid Time Off (20 days/year) & Paid Holidays (10 days/year)


• Paid Parental Leave