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Forklift & Wood Waste Materials Operator

3/4/2026

The operator will be responsible for safely transporting wood waste using a forklift, weighing and documenting materials, and operating machinery like the rotary grinding machine and conveyor system. This role also involves maintaining cleanliness and safety in both indoor and outdoor facility areas.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

201-500 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

Canyon Creek Cabinet Company, located in Monroe, WA, is a leading manufacturer of affordable, custom frameless and framed style cabinetry for every room in the home. Canyon Creek operates from a 285,000 sq. ft. factory and showroom and markets its products to designers, builders and a select network of independent dealers throughout the Western U.S. Canyon Creek manufactures three product lines: Millennia (custom frameless cabinets), Cornerstone (custom framed cabinets) and Katana (value frameless cabinets). Over the years, their product lines have evolved to become one of the most extensive lines of custom cabinetry available, offering endless possibilities to discriminating homeowners and designers. Canyon Creek has been a recognized leader in the kitchen and bath industry since 1981 and has won many industry awards for its cabinetry and environmental practices.

About the Role

Description

Position Title: Forklift & Wood Waste Materials Operator

Reports To: Maintenance Manager

Shift: 6am - 2:30pm, Monday - Friday

About the Role

We’re looking for a reliable, safety-focused team member to join our maintenance team as a Forklift & Waste Materials Operator. In this role, you’ll help keep our production floor running smoothly by transporting and processing wood waste materials, operating machinery, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment. If you enjoy hands-on work, operating equipment, and staying active throughout the day, this job is a great fit.

What You’ll Do

Safely transport wood waste and materials using a forklift
Weigh and document waste materials using a drive-on scale
Operate a rotary grinding machine (HOG) and conveyor system
Remove garbage and cardboard from inside the facility
Maintain outdoor areas including the parking lot, pallet storage, and exterior garbage
Follow all safety procedures, PPE requirements, and standardized work instructions
Interpret documentation, work instructions, and machine manuals accurately

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety
Ability to read and interpret scrap records and machine manuals
Basic math and computer skills
Previous forklift experience highly preferred
Ability to obtain forklift certification (required for the role)
Experience in manufacturing is a plus

Work Environment

This position works in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. You can expect:

Exposure to wood dust and cabinet-making materials
Use of required PPE
Working on concrete floors
Varying temperatures
Loud noise levels
Outdoor forklift operation in all weather

Physical Requirements

This is an active, physical role. You should be able to:

Stand and walk frequently throughout the day
Lift 1–70 lbs. depending on the task
Push/pull loaded carts up to 150 lbs.
Bend, stoop, twist, reach, squat, and climb as needed
Operate foot controls and perform tasks requiring grasping and manual dexterity
Work with equipment that produces low or high-impact vibration
Maintain required levels of vision for safety and accuracy

Key Skills

Forklift OperationWaste Materials HandlingSafety ProceduresRotary Grinding Machine OperationConveyor System OperationDocumentationAttention To DetailMachine Manual InterpretationBasic MathComputer SkillsPPE CompliancePhysical StaminaGraspingManual Dexterity