Shipping and Receiving/Forklift Operator

Express Employment Professionals in Bellingham is hiring an experienced forklift driver to join a busy lumber mill. This company is a well-established and busy lumber mill that offers upward mobility and training opportunities, work-life balance, and good internal work culture.

The right person for this role would have experience operating a 15-25,000 lb forklift, experienced in identifying damaged products, and looking for their next long-term opportunity.

Pay: Earn $21.00 - $25.00 an hour

Shift: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-3:30 PM

Position Type: Evaluation Hire

Location: Sumas, WA

Job Duties & Responsibilities include:

-Operating a 15,500-25,000 lb. forklift

-Unloading/loading material from incoming trucks

-Inputting information into LISA (Delivery Slips)

-Coordinating with office staff

-Unloading material from incoming trucks

-Stacking material in assigned area

-Identify damaged products that may have occurred in the transport

-Visually inspect machinery for repairs,

-Train new hires and existing employees (Forklift)

-Comply with company policies

-Help maintain a safe orderly environment

-Assist with other departments as needed

-Contribute to the cleanliness of the facility

Company Benefits After Probationary Period:

-Medical Insurance with family coverage

-Dental Insurance

-Vision Insurance

-10 Paid Holidays

-401K with a 4% match

Benefits Available to Eligible Express Associates:

-Dental Plan

-Holiday Pay( 6 observed days)

-401(K) Retirement Savings Plan

-Vision/Eyewear Plan

-Life Insurance

-Prescription Drug Reimbursement

-Short-Term Disability

-Weekly Pay

-Direct Deposit

-Visa Cash Card

Express offers a $200.00 CASH referral bonus for every successful referral- Ask us for more details!

About Express Employment Professionals:

When you choose Express Employment Professionals for your employment search, you gain access to a network of top local companies and the support of our experience in hiring professionals who specialize in recruiting. Your education, skills, and experience are matched with the short-term, contract, and full-time positions our client companies have hired Express to recruit for. This is a FREE service for all job seekers! Express has a wide range of jobs that meet employment goals including Administrative, Professional, Skilled Trades, and Commercial positions

Our Industrial Division is always recruiting for:

Warehouse Workers

Order Picker

Shipping/Receiving

Forklift Operators

Movers

Drivers

Production Assistant

Assembler

Merchandiser

Food Processing

Manufacturing

Production

Assembly