Loader/Forklift Operator
Burlington, WA.

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Louws Truss is a growing, locally owned company serving the Pacific Northwest for over 70 years. We manufacture roof and floor trusses for residential and commercial projects throughout Washington State and beyond. It is our passion to build an industry leading company where everyone wins. We are committed to doing the right thing, working hard together, being experts in our field and delivering for our customers. We are all in on these values and are seeking applicants that share our commitment of being great partners to our customers, community, vendors, and staff.

We are looking for a Loader/Forklift Operator at our Burlington location. The primary responsibilities for this position will be moving finished product around, loading trucks/trailers, as well as other duties. The ideal candidate for this position has previous forklift/ equipment experience, has a clean driving record, is able to communicate effectively with others, work in a team setting, is handle up to 50+ lbs. and has a “can-do” attitude. This position works primarily outside in the elements year-round.
This is a full-time nonexempt position Monday – Friday. Training for this position will be on the day shift: 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (or later).
Once trained this position works from 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. (or later if needed).

Salary & Benefits

• Starting wage is $22.00 D.O.E. per hour with possible increase upon a successful 90-day review.
• 6 paid holidays
• Eligible for Medical, Dental, and supplemental insurances after 60 days.
• 401k Safe Harbor plan with a company match up to 4% at 6 months of employment
• Eligible for vacation accrual after 1 year of employment
  
  

Primary Responsibilities:

• Load trucks/trailers
• Moving Finished Product
• Organizing/staging for the next day
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Experience and Qualifications:

• 1-2 Years previous forklift/equipment experience– Required
• Be self-motivated
• Able to work in a team environment
• Have attention to detail
• Able to multi task
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to handle up to 50 +lbs.
• Be Able to Work in weather elements year round
• Able to sit for long periods of time while on the Forklift
  
  

If this position interests you, we welcome you to apply to become a member of our team; you can apply by emailing your resume (with work history), stop by our Burlington office to fill out an application.

*Only qualified candidates will be contacted
We are located at: 1010 S Spruce St Burlington, WA 98233
Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday – Friday

Louws Truss Inc. is strongly committed to equal employment opportunity in all its employment practices. We recruit, employ, train, promote, pay, discipline, layoff and terminate employees without regard to a person's race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, physical or mental handicaps, or any other status or characteristic protected under any applicable federal or state law. Louws Truss is a drug free workplace; pre-employment drug test is required. We do NOT test for Marijuana for pre-employment, but you must be willing to comply with our drug free policy once hired.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $22.00 per hour
Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Burlington, WA 98233: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Forklift: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person