Warehouse Worker / Forklift Operator

Job Title: Warehouse Worker / Forklift Operator

Company: PrimeFab

Department: Warehouse / Production Support

Reports To: Warehouse Supervisor / Production Manager

Job Summary

PrimeFab is seeking a safety-focused and efficient Warehouse Worker / Forklift Operator to support our off-site manufacturing operations. This role is critical to maintaining continuous production flow for our panelized wood structures and architectural aluminum wall systems. The primary focus of this position is the safe and precise operation of forklifts to handle raw materials, feed automated production lines, and stage or load finished structural panels.

Compensation

• Wage: $20.00 – $24.00 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Key Responsibilities

Forklift Operation & Material Handling

• Safely operate sit-down and/or stand-up forklifts to transport materials throughout the facility and yard.
• Handle awkward, heavy, and oversized loads, including large bunks of dimensional lumber, heavy sheathing, and long architectural aluminum extrusions
• Carefully maneuver and stage finished panelized wall structures without causing damage to the product.

Production Support

• Ensure automated framing and processing machinery (such as Weinmann BeamTeq, FrameTeq, and WallTeq lines) are continuously supplied with the correct raw materials to prevent production downtime.
• Remove finished assemblies from the end of the production line and safely transport them to designated staging or shipping areas.

Shipping & Receiving

• Unload incoming delivery trucks safely, verifying piece counts and inspecting raw materials for quality and transit damage.
• Load outgoing finished panels and structures onto flatbed trucks, ensuring loads are properly balanced, secured, and ready for safe transport to construction sites.
• Process packing slips, receiving reports, and basic inventory documentation.

Inventory & Facility Organization

• Organize and manage material storage areas, ensuring raw materials are rotated and easily accessible.
• Assist with regular inventory cycle counts and physical inventory audits.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and debris-free warehouse and lumber yard to ensure a safe working environment for all staff.

Safety & Equipment Maintenance

• Complete detailed pre-shift daily inspections of forklifts and material handling equipment, logging any mechanical issues or required maintenance.
• Strictly adhere to all facility safety protocols, particularly regarding pedestrian right-of-way, speed limits, and the handling of oversized materials.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Certification: Valid, up-to-date Forklift Operator Certification.
• Experience: Minimum of 2–3 years of forklift operation experience, preferably in a lumber yard, building materials, or heavy manufacturing environment.
• Specialized Skills: Proven experience safely handling long, wide, and unbalanced loads (e.g., 20ft+ lumber, completed wall panels, and metal extrusions).
• Physical Stamina: Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs consistently, and perform physical tasks including bending, stooping, and standing for extended periods.
• Attributes: Strong spatial awareness, attention to detail, and a strict commitment to workplace safety. Familiarity with automated manufacturing environments is a strong asset.