Material Handler
curtislumber
FULL TIME💰 USD 18–18/yr
Forklift Operator – Load Builder
curtislumber· Operations
About this role
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Build Your Career with Curtis Lumber!
Founded in 1890, Curtis Lumber is a family owned and operated building materials retailer, one of 100 largest and fastest-growing in the nation. Our employees enjoy competitive pay and excellent benefits coupled with ideal business hours allowing for a healthy work life balance. We recognize our employees hard work and dedication are the driving force of our success, and we continually look for ways to reward them.
Curtis Lumber’s Forklift Operator plays a crucial role in ensuring the efficient handling, staging, and loading of building materials product for customer/contractor deliveries and pick up. This role is responsible for working effectively and efficiently to ensure operational efficiency while adhering to safety standards.
Starting pay ranges from $23.00-$25.00hr.
Responsibilities:
- Material Gathering: Collect various building materials according to invoices or orders
- Loading and Securing: Load materials onto delivery trucks and secure them properly
- Staging: Organize and stage materials effectively for delivery
- Quality Control: Select materials of appropriate quality and inspect for defects
- Inventory Management: Maintain inventory levels, rotate stock, and notify relevant supervisors of out-of-stock items
- Shrink Management: Utilize proper procedures to manage damaged or surplus materials
- Receiving: Prepare for and unload incoming materials efficiently, reporting any variances
- Safety Compliance: Follow safety protocols and ensure the safe use of equipment
- Yard Maintenance: Keep the work area neat and clean
- Documentation: Maintain accurate records of materials received, issued, and in stock
Requirements:
- Experience: Previous forklift experience
- Physical Fitness: Ability to lift heavy items and perform physical tasks
- Equipment Operation: Comfortable operating forklifts and other machinery
- Attention to Detail: Ability to accuracy pick and stage material
- Communication Skills: Effectively communication with team members and supervisors
Forklift Operators are impactful in our business to assist in providing a high level of satisfaction, to our contractor and customer base, by effectively and accurately picking, staging, and loading products for delivery to job sites and customers’ homes.
PERKS FOR OUR PEOPLE!
Comprehensive Benefit Package - Medical, Dental, Vision • Competitive Wages • 401k with Company Match • Ideal Retail Hours • Paid Holidays & PTO • Bereavement Pay • Profit Sharing • 529 College Savings • Employee Assistance Program • Tuition Reimbursement • Boot Reimbursement • Employee Discount • Community Events • Employee Referral Program
Email us: employment@curtislumber.com
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https://www.curtislumber.com/employment/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary for the Forklift Operator – Load Builder role at curtislumber?
The listed salary for this Forklift Operator – Load Builder position at curtislumber is USD 23–25/yr. This is an FULL TIME role.
Where is the Forklift Operator – Load Builder position at curtislumber located?
This Forklift Operator – Load Builder role at curtislumber is based in Ballston Spa, NY, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Forklift Operator – Load Builder role at curtislumber full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FULL TIME position. It is posted as a Forklift Operator – Load Builder role in the Operations department at curtislumber.
Which team or department does the Forklift Operator – Load Builder at curtislumber belong to?
This Forklift Operator – Load Builder position is part of the Operations department at curtislumber. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Forklift Operator – Load Builder position at curtislumber?
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When was the Forklift Operator – Load Builder job at curtislumber posted?
This Forklift Operator – Load Builder position at curtislumber was posted on Mar 20, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Forklift Operator – Load Builder
curtislumber · 💰 USD 23–25/yr
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