Warehouse Forklift Operator at Dixie Plywood & Lumber Co of Ft Lauderdale in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

Job Description:

Dixie Plywood & Lumber Company has been in the wholesale distribution of building materials business since 1944. A privately-held company, with its headquarters in Savannah, GA and distribution centers throughout the Southeast and Texas, DIXIEPLY offers its employees a stable working environment, opportunity for advancement, and one of the most comprehensive benefit packages in the industry, including a 401(k) retirement fund.

Receive, store, load and move building materials in the warehouse and in the loading of trucks.  Workweek is Monday through Friday and may require some overtime work.

• Must have ability to effectively and safely handle a forklift


• Must be able to read the customer order, shipping order, purchase order, and/or bill of lading to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed


• Must be able to count and perform simple arithmetic


• Must be able to physically move material either by forklift or by hand to unload incoming materials from railcars, trucks; and, to load outgoing deliveries


• Must be able to identify products and accurately handle items specified on written company documents


• Must be able to keep warehouse clean and orderly


• Need to maintain good business relations with customers who come to the warehouse to pick up material