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Job Description
Job Description
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Job Title: Forklift Operator / Order Puller
Employment Type: Full-Time, Temp-to-Hire
Location: Lexington, NC
Pay: $18.00 per hour (DOE)
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM (Mandatory Overtime as Needed)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Temp-to-Hire
Location: Lexington, NC
Pay: $18.00 per hour (DOE)
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM (Mandatory Overtime as Needed)
Job Summary:
We are seeking experienced Forklift Operators / Order Pullers to join a leading lumber distribution company in Lexington, NC. This position is responsible for accurately pulling customer orders, operating material handling equipment, loading and unloading trucks, and maintaining a safe and organized warehouse and lumber yard environment. The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-focused, and capable of working both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced setting.
We are seeking experienced Forklift Operators / Order Pullers to join a leading lumber distribution company in Lexington, NC. This position is responsible for accurately pulling customer orders, operating material handling equipment, loading and unloading trucks, and maintaining a safe and organized warehouse and lumber yard environment. The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-focused, and capable of working both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced setting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Pull lumber, building materials, and customer orders accurately according to load tickets and order specifications
- Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently
- Load and unload trucks while preventing product damage and ensuring order accuracy
- Assist with inventory control and product organization throughout the warehouse and lumber yard
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas at all times
- Perform daily forklift inspections and report maintenance or safety concerns
- Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members regarding orders and inventory
- Follow all company safety procedures, PPE requirements, and proper lifting techniques
- Work both indoors and outdoors as required by operational needs
Required Qualifications:
- Previous forklift operation and warehouse experience required
- Ability to lift 50+ pounds consistently throughout the workday
- Experience with inventory control and order fulfillment processes
- Ability to maintain warehouse cleanliness and organization
- Strong work ethic with the ability to work under minimal supervision
- Team-oriented attitude and ability to work effectively in a close-knit team environment
- Must be willing to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Close-toe shoes required
- Must be available for mandatory overtime when needed
- Must meet background screening and drug screening requirements
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certified forklift operator
- Experience in lumber, building materials, or distribution environments
- Shipping and receiving experience
- Strong attention to detail and order accuracy
Core Competencies
Forklift Operation, Order Pulling, Warehouse Operations, Inventory Control, Shipping & Receiving, Material Handling, Lumber Distribution, Safety Compliance, Teamwork, Organization, Time Management, Equipment Inspection, Customer Order Fulfillment, Attention to Detail
Forklift Operation, Order Pulling, Warehouse Operations, Inventory Control, Shipping & Receiving, Material Handling, Lumber Distribution, Safety Compliance, Teamwork, Organization, Time Management, Equipment Inspection, Customer Order Fulfillment, Attention to Detail
Additional Benefits:
- Temp-to-Hire Opportunity
- Excellent Growth Potential
- Immediate Start Available
- Benefits Available Upon Hire
- Long-Term Career Opportunity
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Lexington, NC |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Year Founded | 2001 |
| Website | http://www.allegiancestaffing.com |
About Company
Allegiance Staffing is a Light Industrial Staffing Firm that operates in 14 states with 35 branches nationwide. Allegiance Staffing specializes in developing partnerships with light industrial companies that focus on logistics, fulfillment, manufacturing and warehousing.
Allegiance Staffing is a leader in exceptional customer service and providing quality associates to our customers. Allegiance has been named as one of Clearly Rated 2020 Best of Staffing® Client Award winners and has also earned the 2020 Best of Staffing Diamond Award for achieving 11 consecutive years of industry-leading satisfaction scores from the clients they serve. Best of Staffing is the nation’s only award by Clearly Rated that recognizes staffing agencies that receive remarkable reviews from their clients and job seekers. Allegiance Staffing’s tenure in the staffing Industry for the last 25 years is a testament to our footprint in the light industrial space.
Skills
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Detail Orientedunmatched
- Forkliftunmatched
- Inventory Managementunmatched
- Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
- Loading/Unloadingunmatched
- Operations Controlunmatched
- Order Picking/Packingunmatched
- Order/Customer Fulfillmentunmatched
- Organizational Skillsunmatched
- Pallet Jackunmatched
- Safety Complianceunmatched
- Safety Processunmatched
- Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
- Shipping/Receivingunmatched
- Team Playerunmatched
- Time Managementunmatched
- Warehousingunmatched
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