Load Builder Needed in the Great State of Georgia at Contract Lumber
JOB DESCRIPTION
Location: Cartersville, GA.-
Salary Range: $18-20/hr. (Based on Experience)
Full Benefits, Profit Sharing & 401K
Monday - Friday, 1 st Shift (Flexible)
40hrs/wk. (ability to work overtime, when needed)
Tired of the same old job postings and boring jobs? Join us at Contract Lumber, we're committed to creating a fun, unique opportunity to provide creative solutions to practical challenges within the lumber/Building industry.
Opportunity
Contract Lumber is looking for a Load Builder/Forklift Operator at to join our Team in Cartersville, Georgia. This person will be responsible for maintaining an efficient lumber yard. Help keep it clean, organized and above all, safe. Load and unload lumber or other building supplies, as well as building loads for delivery. Other duties may be needed, from time to time.
Day to Day
- Build and prepare loads for delivery.
- Load and unload lumber and building supplies.
- Operate a forklift.
- Keep lumber yard clean, organized, and safe.
- Have Fun and Enjoy What you do
Skill Set
- Great Attitude and a Team Player
- Experience working in a team atmosphere.
- Ability to multi-task in fast paced environment
- Work in indoor / outdoor conditions
- Ability to load and unload lumber and other building materials.
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, 401k retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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