Lumberyard Forklift Operator

September 16, 2026

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Overview Are you ready to build a rewarding and lifelong career? Do you thrive in a team environment that challenges you to be your best? Join 84 Lumber, a family-owned company founded on growth, stability, and the mindset that “nothing is impossible.” 84 Lumber is hiring immediately and has the perfect career opportunity for you! $17hr, M-F, dayshift, full-benefits. WHO IS 84? 84 Lumber is the nation’s largest privately held supplier of building materials, manufactured components and industry-leading services for residential and commercial construction. With over 320 facilities in 34 states and plans for even more locations, your opportunities for growth within the company are endless. If you invest in yourself, we will invest in you! At 84 Lumber, we promote nearly 100% from within, creating a unique environment where you can build your own career path. Over 96% of our store managers began as Manager Trainees, and on average, you can earn your first promotion within six months. COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE: We offer all the benefits you expect from an industry leader, including: <ul><li>Monthly performance incentives (both store and personal-level bonus potential)</li><li>Paid Time Off (PTO), sick and personal days</li><li>Medical, dental and vision insurance</li><li>Holiday pay</li><li>Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care</li><li>Annual profit sharing and 401(k) with employer match (based on company profits)</li><li>Discounts on building materials and other retail partnerships </li></ul>RECOGNITION & Awards: 84 Lumber is proud to be recognized as one of America’s: <ul><li>Most Patriotic Companies by Newsweek, 2026</li><li>Most Trustworthy Companies by Newsweek, 2026</li><li>Largest Family Businesses by Forbes, 2026</li><li>Top Private Companies by Forbes, 2025</li><li>Best Large Employers by Forbes, 2025 </li></ul>The full-time Hot Shot Puller is responsible for accurately and promptly pulling outgoing and staging orders (fill-in and will-call). This is a warehouse associate position that acts as a material handler, inventory associate, and forklift operator. Other duties include: <ul><li>Loading and unloading freight such as lumber and/or building supplies.</li><li>Processing and restocking returns.</li><li>Maintaining a safe, clean and well-organized lumber yard and caring for equipment.</li><li>Shrink control.</li><li>Forklift training, certification, and operation.</li><li>Communicating delays or discrepancies to management. </li></ul>Responsibilities <ul><li>Pull outgoing orders </li><li>Put up returns </li><li>Care for/maintain equipment</li><li>Maintain area of responsibility </li><li>Shrink control</li><li>Forklift Operation</li><li>Keeps management aware of any delays or discrepancies </li></ul>Qualifications <ul><li>Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos; write simple correspondence; effectively present information to others one-on-one</li><li>Must be able to periodically lift up to 80 pounds</li><li>High school diploma or general education degree (GED) </li></ul>84 Lumber Company is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. 84 Lumber Company is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact recruiting@84lumber.com.

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