Distribution WH Forklift Operator
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Great Southern Wood Preserving, Inc. producer of Yellawood brand Pressure-Treated Pine is seeking forklift operators. This is a full-time position offering competitive pay and full benefit package.Essential Duties: •Moves levers and presses pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus •Positions forks, lifting platforms, or other lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials and transport load to designated area •Pulls custom, specialized orders for customers and packages the order with extreme care •Inventories materials on the work floor and supplies workers with materials as needed •Have the ability to lift, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds frequently •Have the ability to follow work procedures and safety policies/procedures •Must have strong attention to detail •Must have strong teamwork skills Education and/or Experience: •High School diploma or GED preferred •Must have at least 6 months of DISTRIBUTION WAREHOUSE experience •Must have at least 6 months of experience operating a forklift •Must be knowledgeable with basic computer skills and scan gun devices WE OFFER COMPETITIVE PAY AND A FULL BENEFITS PACKAGE INCLUDING: •Medical, dental, and vision insurance •Paid vacation and holidays •401(k) with company match •Flexible spending accounts •Dependent scholarship program About Great Southern Wood Preserving: Great Southern Wood Preserving, Inc. is the industry's leading producer of pressure-treated lumber products for D-I-Y retail home centers, pro-dealers, and other retail building-related segments. Our YellaWood brand pressure-treated pine is widely known to consumers throughout the South who use it for various outdoor building projects. Great Southern also distributes a large volume of products from many of the best-known brands in the industry. Thanks to 15 full-service treating plants and several production facilities, Great Southern Wood is strategically located to provide prompt and efficient service to lumber yards and building supply stores throughout the South, Midwest, and Northeast.