Forklift & Construction Building Material Operator- Concord, NC

Forklift & Construction Building Material Operator- Concord, NC

We are Weyerhaeuser Distribution, a building products company. We're located in the Concord area, next to Harrisburg, behind the motor speedway. Our daily goal is to deliver wood products safely to our customers. We start with different wood products from our mills, then we cut them down to size and move the product to our customers.

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 are looking to hire talented people that are interested in getting trained in our business. This is NOT a temp position, it is a direct hire position with benefits, for anyone wanting a career. We currently have an opening for a Forklift Ops Associate. This role will be performed on the evening 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.

With 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 products for our customers.

The starting hourly rate is $18.50 per hour, which does not include overtime. The evening shift will start at 4 : 30PM and will end at 1 : 00AM. 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, evening differential, and gainsharing benefits will also apply for all eligible employees.

You will enjoy this role, if you enjoy

• Working with driving a forklift to help load multiple stops on a flatbed carrying material 8' up to 48' in length.
• Working safely and learning various skills at the same time
• Working the evening shift (4 : 30PM 1 : 00AM)
• Working outdoors in all seasons and temperatures
• Working with a team and being accountable for your own work too
• Working with heavy equipment, machinery, and chainsaws
• Working with simple math tools that help you with measurements
• Working with various systems to process orders

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.