Forklift Operator - Lumber Yard

Forklift Operator - Lumber Yard

Ascend Staffing - Tacoma, WA

Posted: 8/14/2025 - Expires: 11/12/2025

Job ID: 292332152

Job Description

Must Have Lumber Yard Experience!!!!!!!

Apply today, work tomorrow, get paid weekly! Are you looking for a company that is hiring immediately? We're now hiring immediately for our forklift Driver job in Tacoma, WA.

What We Offer

Weekly Pay of $19.00-$21.00 per hour

Direct deposit & debit card payment options

Health, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance

Get weekends off

Temp-to-hire opportunity

Forklift Driver Tasks & Duties (What You'll Do)

Provide superior customer service in yard operation; answers customers' questions and concerns regarding orders and retrieves orders

Assists in gathering materials to build loads/orders- Forklift certified

Assist truck drivers to load various building supplies onto trucks for delivery

Operate the yard forklifts once training and certification has been achieved

Help unload transport trucks with product for the store and yard

Be knowledgeable about all products stored in the yard. Retail or wholesale lumber yard experience needed

Practice proper material handling techniques to ensure minimal damage to yard inventory

Keep the yard area clean and presentable in appearance

Executes and understands the importance of time management, standards of operating procedures, owner's manuals and product/warning labels

Assists in keeping inventory stocked with proper materials-Knowledge of wood and plywood species preferred

Operates with a strict awareness of all safety

Forklift Driver Shift Info

Day Shift, 07:00 am to 4:00 pm

Day Shift 09:00 am- 6:00 pm

Monday - Friday

Forklift Driver Qualifications (Requirements / Skills)

Knowledge of various material-handling equipment an asset

Proficient in mathematics

Strong understanding of OSHA regulations

Possess a high regard for safety in the workplace

Current forklift license and certification

Able to lift 50 pounds unassisted

Able to work night, weekends, and holidays

Able to work in a fast-paced environment

Able to work independently

Material Handler experience preferred

Able to pass a background check

Able to work in the US

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About Ascend Staffing

Ascend Staffing has been connecting great people with real opportunities for over 50 years. We are always looking for great people. If you're ready to earn more, get real benefits and achieve your goals, you've come to the right place.

We do what we say we will do.

We are direct and transparent.

We find real opportunities with great employers.

Want to contact us?

Ascend Staffing Olympia 2405 Harrison Ave NW, Ste 202 Olympia, WA 98502

Related Job Titles

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Job Summary

Company Details

Company

Ascend Staffing

Industry

Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

Contact method

Contact Info

Phone: ...

Job Information

Location

Tacoma, WA

Website

Job Type

Full Time Employee

Experience

2+ to 5 Years

Career Level

Entry level

Job Position

1 Position(s) Open

Salary/Wage

$19.00 - $21.00 /hour

Duration

Over 150 Days

Additional Information

Job Shift

Days (1st shift)

Public Transportation

Yes

Age Requirement

18

Other-Specify in Job Details

Federal Contractor

No

Affirmative Action Plan

No