Forklift Operator

Golden State Lumber is a family-owned company that has been in business since 1954. It is a company that recognizes that people are its most valuable resource and is looking for someone who will fit into the culture and strive to achieve the company’s goals.  Golden State Lumber has been voted among the Best Places to Work in the San Francisco Times for multiple years.  Be a part of our team that is passionately driven, flexible and genuinely curious.

We are looking for a full-time Forklift Operator to join our team. In this role, you will support daily yard operations by pulling materials, building loads, loading and unloading trucks, and assisting customers while helping ensure a safe, organized, and customer-focused environment. The ideal candidate is safety-minded, detail-oriented, and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced lumber yard setting.

*This position is located onsite and is not a remote or hybrid position, this position is part of the local Teamsters 665. Successful candidates must join, within 30 days of hire. 

Responsibilities/Job Description

• Read and interpret picking tickets, invoices, and related paperwork to accurately pull materials, build customer orders, and verify received inventory.

• Build safe, stable, and efficient loads of lumber and building materials for customer delivery or pickup.

• Load and unload company trucks with building materials by hand and with a forklift.

• Help customers with loading and unloading materials while providing a high level of customer service.

• Understand truck weight and load limits to help ensure safe and compliant loading practices.

• Maintain assigned inventory areas by placing materials in designated yard locations and supporting inventory accuracy.

• Perform daily forklift safety checks and promptly report malfunctioning or unsafe equipment.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe yard to support efficient operations, accurate material handling, and a positive customer experience.

• Perform additional duties and assignments as needed to support yard operations and customer needs.

Required Qualifications / Experience

• Two years of forklift experience required. 
• Lumber yard or building materials experience required. 
• Strong customer service skills and ability to work independently. 
• Team-oriented approach with a willingness to support other departments as needed. 
• Ability to read and understand picking tickets, invoices, and related paperwork. 
• Ability to safely lift, carry, and move materials weighing up to 100 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation. 
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen. 
• Completion of a background check satisfactory to the employer. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building loads of lumber and building materials for customer delivery or pickup. 
• Experience receiving inventory and maintaining yard stock organization. 
• Familiarity with truck load limits, safe material handling, and load securement practices.