Dogwood Industries – Who We Are

Dogwood Industries is a steel fabrication company, manufacturing a proprietary line of relocatable structures for industrial and DoD customers. Our mission is to provide leadership and innovation in the design, manufacturing and delivery of prefabricated products that change the way our clients work. The Dogwood team is dedicated to finding creative design solutions to meet our customer’s needs.

General Job Description

Dogwood Industries is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Forklift Operator for our Factory in Sedro-Woolley. A successful candidate will have 2+ years of experience.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Dogwood's Forklift Operator's core mission is to facilitate the safe and efficient receipt and storage of materials used in the manufacturing processes including large structural steel members and finished products ranging from 1,000 lbs to 30,000 lbs
• Unload materials from incoming trucks, move and unload materials throughout the factory
• General shipping and receiving duties, storage and yard cleanliness, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 2+ years experience as a forklift operator, ideally in an industrial setting moving heavy materials
• Ability to read and write English
• Knowledge of various material handling equipment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• High school diploma or equivalent

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to have full range of mobility in upper and lower body, able to reach overhead, able to work in various positions, including, but not limited to, stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling, squatting; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance for extended periods of time. Be able to lift, pull and push material and equipment to complete assigned job tasks. Be able to lift 25 pounds of weight throughout assigned workday if required. The employee will be exposed to shop elements such as noise, dust, fumes and odors. This position requires physical activity performing somewhat strenuous daily activities in a primarily production environment. The work environment characteristics here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The Forklift Operator spends a significant portion of their time outside and must be comfortable working in inclement weather.

Hourly Rate

$20.00 to $30.00 hourly, DOE.

Benefits

• The Company pays 100% for one of the two medical plans offered (employee only)
• Dental (one of two plans) and vision are also paid for by Dogwood (employee only)
• Paid vacation, paid sick leave and paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan, with employer match

Applicant Notes

• Applicants must provide complete work history with employer references for last three employers to five years
• All employees are subject to pre-employment background check and pre-employment and random drug testing

Application Assistance

If you have any questions or need assistance applying, please contact Dogwood’s HR department at (206) 858-2728 or HR@dogwoodindustries.com.

Location

This position is located at the Dogwood Factory at 500 Metcalf, Sedro Wooley, WA 98284.

EOE: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by law.

Disclaimer: Although the company has attempted to describe this position accurately and thoroughly, the company reserves the right to change the same, including to change, add to or subtract from the duties outlined, within the sole discretion of the Company, at any time, with or without advance notice. In order to meet company deadlines, work in excess of 40 hours per week may be required from time to time.