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Forklift Operator/Order Picker

Arnold Lumber Company
Wakefield, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/15/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/7/2025

Job Details

Level

Entry

Job Location

Wakefield - Wakefield, RI

Position Type

Full Time

Job Shift

Description

Material Handler

Arnold Lumber Company is a full-service lumberyard offering building materials, a full line of masonry supplies, cabinetry, and a Kitchen & Bath Design Center Showroom with locations in Bristol, Wakefield, Westerly, and the Headquarters based in West Kingston.

If you are seeking a rewarding position with an opportunity for career growth we want, YOU on our team!

PURPOSE :

As a Material Handler, you will perform a variety of duties including picking lumber, masonry and / or building materials and staging for customers and deliveries.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

  • Service customers with a polite, courteous, friendly, and professional manner.
  • Safely and accurately load and unload delivery and tractor-trailer trucks.
  • Maintain the integrity of products through proper handling and storage.
  • Responsible general housekeeping to ensure our warehouse / yard standards are met in a safe and professional manner. This may include sweeping, consolidation of product, facility maintenance, organizing product and other tasks as necessary.

Maintain Department and Equipment

  • Replace stock as received / sold.
  • Ensure stock is stacked correctly and neatly to preserve quality of product.
  • Keep yard and building areas clean, free of debris, and organized.
  • Report and process damaged, and unsaleable stock.
  • Request and place any needed signage with assigned area per company guidelines.
  • Transfers and Deliveries

  • Accurately pull all necessary product for needed transfers, work orders, or deliveries.
  • Communicate any discrepancies immediately with Supervisor on Duty.
  • Stage or palletize product in a safe and secure manner.
  • Process all paperwork in a timely fashion.
  • Safety Protocols

  • Unload and load vehicles safely and securely.
  • Complete Forklift Pre-Trip Inspections and accompanying documentation.
  • Maintain OSHA Forklift Operator certification and follow all safety regulations required by OSHA and Arnold Lumber Company.
  • Maintain required certifications and up-to-date equipment training.
  • Follow all applicable OSHA and ALC safety regulations for position.
  • OTHER JOB DUTIES :

  • Maintain a working knowledge of all equipment and machinery used in position
  • Attend trainings and self-learning opportunities to keep up to date on products in assigned area
  • All other duties as assigned by Management
  • All other duties Perform all other duties as assigned including carrying out responsibilities, performing duties, using skills, and working in conditions necessary to perform all assigned tasks.

    Qualifications

    COMPETENCIES / SKILLS :

  • Operating machinery
  • Knowledge of building materials
  • PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS :

  • Lift 80 lbs. above head
  • Stand, sit, bend, kneel and repetitive lifting for 8 hrs.
  • Climb stairs while carrying heavy objects
  • Works in inclement weather conditions.
  • EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE :

  • High School or GED
  • Forklift Certified
  • We offer a comprehensive benefits package offering flexible options to meet your healthcare needs and a robust 401(k) and Roth retirement savings program. Our competitive compensation package is based on ones skill set and experience.

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