What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Operator and Distribution Center Associate - Dacula, GA position at Weyerhaeuser?
500 HIRING BONUS!
We are Weyerhaeuser Distribution, a building products company. Our distribution facility is located in Dacula, Georgia, which is an hour north outside of Atlanta. We are one of the largest building material distributors in the North Atlanta market. We take great pride in servicing our customers in a safe and team-based environment. The primary activities in our operations department include unloading railcars / trucks of building materials, cycle counting, storing materials, breaking full units down into custom orders, and loading outbound trucks.
We’re looking to hire talented people that are interested in getting trained in our business. We currently have an opening for an Entry Level Forklift Operator & Order Puller (Trainee). This role will work on the day shift and require regular movement throughout the day, which means regular periods of standing, sitting, walking, and sliding / moving up to 100 pounds, and even driving heavy equipment outdoors in all types of weather.
Under the direction of the Site Manager, this role will focus on safely moving our product for our customers. We want talented people with at least a high school diploma, that have a drive to perform and a commitment to safety. From there, we will safely train them to pick and pull orders and operate a forklift to efficiently load and move product for our customers.
The pay for this position ranges from
- 18.50 to $23.75 per hour
- depending on valid industry experience. The shift would start at 7 : 00AM and will end at 6 : 00PM. There is room for some overtime and you can also drive your base pay rate higher, as you master more and more skills. Medical, dental and gainsharing benefits will also apply for all eligible employees.
This role offers a $500 hiring bonus, paid after 90 days of successful employment with Weyerhaeuser (Successful employment includes but is not limited to-no disciplinary actions and attendance issues).
You will enjoy this role, if you enjoy…
As a reminder, this role requires regular movement throughout the day, which means regular periods of standing, sitting, walking, and sliding / moving up to 100 pounds, and operating equipment outdoors in all types of weather.
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About Wood Products : We've been delivering quality building products and solutions to our customers for more than 100 years. From builders and dealers to specifiers and homeowners, we offer exceptional product performance and unparalleled support. For more than a century, we’ve been building our reputation as a leader in sustainable wood products.
About Weyerhaeuser We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference. We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.
Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team. /
Job :
Title : Forklift Operator and Distribution Center Associate - Dacula, GA
Location : GA-Dacula
Requisition ID : 01022337
Salary : $19 - $24
