Forklift Operator - Houston
Houston, Texas
Employer: Weyerhauser Co
Industry: Operations, Manufacturing, & Construction
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
Weyerhaeuser Distribution is a leader in distributing building products for residential, light commercial and home improvement applications worldwide.
We have an immediate opening for a Forklift and Building Materials Operator located at our distribution center in North Houston area south of Beltway 8 off of 249. We encourage you to review the responsibilities and qualifications and apply today!
Our business
Weyerhaeuser has been in business for more than 120 years, and our strong foundation of values guides everything we do. Our people are our most valuable assets, and we're serious about safety - there's nothing more important than making sure every employee goes home safely each day. We are driven to achieve excellence and proud of what we do, and we strongly support and value different backgrounds and voices ( Watch This Video. ).With Weyerhaeuser, you'll join a community where everyone has opportunities to develop and grow throughout their careers.
Competitive pay and excellent benefits.
Full benefits include:
This is not an inside warehouse position. This role will perform manual labor 55- 65% of the time.
Qualifications
What you will need:
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.
We have an immediate opening for a Forklift and Building Materials Operator located at our distribution center in North Houston area south of Beltway 8 off of 249. We encourage you to review the responsibilities and qualifications and apply today!
Our business
Weyerhaeuser has been in business for more than 120 years, and our strong foundation of values guides everything we do. Our people are our most valuable assets, and we're serious about safety - there's nothing more important than making sure every employee goes home safely each day. We are driven to achieve excellence and proud of what we do, and we strongly support and value different backgrounds and voices ( Watch This Video. ).With Weyerhaeuser, you'll join a community where everyone has opportunities to develop and grow throughout their careers.
Competitive pay and excellent benefits.
Full benefits include:
- Health, Well-Being, and Future
- Medical + Prescription, Dental + Vision for you and your family
- Life and Accidental Death Insurance, Retirement Plan Options with Employer Contributions
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Away from Work
- Paid vacation time
- Disability Benefits, Parental Leave
- Appreciation and Opportunity
- Competitive base pay and a site performance bonus plan
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities
- Safely operate and maintain propane or gas forklift to move products from stock lines to staging and/or cut stations
- Safely load products
- Ensure accountability for personal safety and the safety of others by addressing any unsafe practices observed
- Wear all personal protective equipment required
- 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
- Be highly attentive and adaptive to warehouse routines
- 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.
Qualifications
What you will need:
- High school diploma or GED
- Experience operating a sit-down f orklift with 9,000 to 17,500-pound forklift capacity
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move or slide up to 100 pounds
- Must be able to operate a chainsaw with a 24" bar
- Willingness to work outside in the elements five days a week and occasional Saturdays depending on business needs
- Computer skills: SAP or other Warehouse Management Systems
- Ability to work cohesively in a team environment with strong attention to detail and accuracy
- 2 or more years of experience operating a 9,000 to 17,500-pound forklift
- Wood products cutting experience
- Building materials distribution work experience/ background
- Knowledge of building materials/construction background
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.
Created: 2024-04-28
Reference: 01021014
Country: United States
State: Texas
City: Houston
ZIP: 77069
Similar jobs:
-
Lumberyard Associate (Forklift Operator) - Amarillo, TX
85 Lumber in Amarillo, Texas💸 $15 per hour -
Forklift Operator (2nd Shift)
Novolex in Brownsville, Texas -
FORKLIFT OPERATOR
McLane Company, Inc. in Lubbock, Texas💸 $19.50 per hour -
Materials Handler (Motor Vehicle Operator/Forklift Operator)
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA in Fort Sam Houston, Texas -
Forklift Operator
Compunnel in Irving, Texas -
Forklift Operator
Compunnel in Arlington, Texas -
Lumberyard Forklift Operator
85 Lumber in San Antonio, Texas -
DW Forklift Operator 2nd
Rich Products Corporation in Brownsville, Texas -
Forklift Operator
Koch Industries in Mentone, Texas -
Forklift Operator - 1st Shift
GXO Logistics, Inc. in San Antonio, Texas -
Forklift Operator
FedEx in Coppell, Texas💸 $17.54 per hour -
Forklift Operator
Koch Industries in Sweetwater, Texas💸 $24 per hour -
Shipping Forklift Operator - Pineland Lumber
Koch Industries in Pineland, Texas💸 $23.00 per hour -
Forklift Operator
Koch Industries in Denton, Texas💸 $21.75 per hour -
Forklift Operator
Costco in HOUSTON, Texas -
Forklift Operator - 1st Shift
GXO Logistics, Inc. in San Antonio, Texas -
Forklift Operator
L'Oreal in Dallas, Texas -
FORKLIFT OPERATOR
McLane Company, Inc. in Lubbock, Texas💸 $19.50 per hour -
Forklift Operator
Costco in PFLUGERVILLE (MDO), Texas -
Forklift / Baler Operator
Simos in San Antonio, Texas