YARD WORKER & FORKLIFT OPERATOR

Description

The primary duty is operating a forklift to safely load and unload company trucks and customer vehicles, with occasional hand‑loading as needed. The role also includes maintaining the yard, managing inventory, breaking down pallets, and completing shipping and receiving documentation, all while providing exceptional customer service.

• Operate forklift to load and unload trucks and customer vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Provide exceptional customer service to maintain positive client relationships.
• Hand‑load customer vehicles when required.
• Maintain yard, manage inventory, and break down pallets.
• Complete shipping and receiving documentation accurately.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions, Monday‑Friday 7 am‑4 pm.

Requirements

We prefer candidates with experience in the building‑materials industry, OSHA‑certified forklift operation, and familiarity with masonry products. Strong customer‑service skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a fast‑paced team are essential, as is the physical capacity to lift 70 lb and remain on your feet for most of the day.

• Preferred experience in building‑materials industry and masonry products.
• OSHA‑certified forklift certification preferred.
• Demonstrate strong customer‑service skills and a positive attitude.
• Ability to work independently and within a fast‑paced distribution team.
• Physically capable of lifting 70 lb, standing, bending, and twisting for most of the shift.
• Must be able to work 40 hours per week.

Benefits

The position is a full‑time, day‑shift role based at our Auburn, WA branch (zip 98002). It offers an hourly wage of $20‑$22 and does not require any travel.

Mutual Materials offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, vision, and dental coverage, retirement savings options, paid time off, life insurance, and various voluntary protections.

• Health, medical, prescription, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) with contributions.
• Paid time off including holiday, sick, and vacation accruals.
• $60,000 life‑insurance policy at no cost to the employee.
• Voluntary benefits: accident, critical illness, long‑term disability.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance