Heavy Equipment Operator

Westerly, RI

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Overview

Industry

Commercial Warehouse

Location

Westerly, RI

Branch Number

20782

Hourly Rate

$21.00

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Job Description

Are you a motivated and reliable individual with experience in warehouse operations? We’re seeking a Distribution Specialist / Heavy Equipment Forklift Operator to join our growing team in a climate-controlled facility. This temp-to-perm opportunity offers the chance to work with lumber and wood products in a hands-on warehouse and distribution role—with company benefits available after 6 months of permanent conversion.

Why Join Us?

Climate-Controlled Facility: Work in comfort all year round.
Temp-to-Perm Opportunity: Build a long-term career with benefits after 6 months.
Team Environment: Collaborate with a supportive and growing team.

Key Responsibilities:

In this role, you’ll:

Safely load and unload trucks and prepare customer orders for delivery or pickup.
Receive, verify, and inspect incoming materials, ensuring inventory accuracy.
Perform quality control inspections on shipments and outgoing orders.
Operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment (training and certification provided if needed).
Assist with inventory management, cycle counts, and physical inventories.
Support woodworking tasks such as sanding, cutting, and milling when required.
Occasionally assist with local deliveries and use company systems to process orders and manage inventory.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

We’re looking for candidates with:

A valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
High school diploma or GED (vocational or technical school is a plus).
Shipping and receiving experience (required).
Forklift experience (preferred; certification can be obtained on the job).
Basic math skills and the ability to complete documentation accurately.
Strong attention to detail, reliability, and a team-oriented attitude.
Prior woodworking experience (preferred but not required).

Additional Details:

Parking: No restrictions—ample parking available.
Tools Required: Standard hand and power tools provided.
Environment: Climate-controlled warehouse facility.
Local Travel: Occasional local deliveries may be required.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re ready to join a growing team in a supportive and rewarding environment, we’d love to hear from you!

The hourly rate for this position is $21.00/hour. This range is a good-faith estimate based on factors such as relevant skills, experience, education, training, geographic location and other considerations permitted by law. An employee's pay history will not be a contributing factor where prohibited by local law. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis unless a deadline is otherwise stated.

In addition to monetary compensation, we offer a competitive benefits package which includes 401k, medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D, short-term disability, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity. More information can be found by visiting flimp.live/TrueBlueAssociates. Other compensations include referral bonuses opportunities. Learn more at https://skilled.peopleready.com/referral/.

PeopleReady Skilled Trades is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religious affiliation, color, national origin, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by law. We will get to know you and connect you with jobs that match your skills, experience and preferences. We work hard every single day to find jobs so each employee has opportunity and variety in their work.

TrueBlue, Inc. and its brands welcome and encourage applications from candidates with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact your Recruiter or Employee Relations at HR-Advice@trueblue.com or 1.800.610.8920. TrueBlue, Inc. and its brands will consult with all applicants who request disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account the applicant's individual accessibility needs.

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