What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Attendant position at Canfor?
The Opportunity:
As a
Maintenance Warehouse Clerk
, you'll play a vital role in keeping our operations running smoothly by ensuring our maintenance team has the tools, parts, and equipment they need—when they need them. From managing inventory and coordinating purchases to supporting major repairs and shutdowns, your organizational skills and collaborative spirit will help drive efficiency and safety across the plant. If you're detail-oriented, mechanically inclined, and thrive in a fast-paced industrial environment, this full-time role in our
Washington, GA
facility could be the perfect fit.
This role is a full-time permanent position working Monday–Friday day shift.
What you will do as a Maintenance Warehouse Clerk:
- Support maintenance operations by organizing tools, parts, and equipment.
- Manage inventory levels, purchase orders, and vendor communications using the Hexagon system.
- Coordinate with plant teams to plan maintenance schedules and major projects.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organized parts room.
- Drive company vehicle for parts pickup (valid driver's license required).
- Assist with documentation, work orders, and administrative tasks.
- Provide hands-on support during plant operations, breakdowns, and shutdowns.
Experience and skills that will help you stand out:
- Experience in an industrial or maintenance setting is preferred.
- Physically capable of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, and performing repetitive motions; able to push/pull and lift up to 50 lbs frequently.
- Strong organizational, administrative, and communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel and Word).
- Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with tools and equipment.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- High level of initiative and motivation.
- Experience as a parts person or buyer is a plus.
Don't check off every single bullet point?
At Canfor, we prioritize the right fit for our organization over a strict checklist of criteria. We encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds may not perfectly align to still apply.
At Canfor,
we embrace diversity,
valuing everyone's unique qualities. We believe that
inclusion and diversity are crucial for our productivity, creativity, innovation, and competitive edge
. Our recruitment process is fair and equitable, based on qualifications and experience.
Why Canfor?
We're a
global leader in low-carbon forest products
like lumber, pulp, paper, wood pellets, and green energy. We prioritize innovation, environmental practices, and community support. In the U.S., we operate as Canfor Southern Pine, offering high-quality, sustainable Southern Yellow Pine.
Our people-focused approach prioritizes safety
, well-being, and growth. We provide learning opportunities for skill development at every career stage, competitive compensation, and
industry-leading benefits
for employees and their families.
Join us today, and together,
we can build a sustainable future.
We appreciate all candidates' interest but will contact only those selected for interviews. Our hiring for various positions is ongoing and includes different screening processes such as behavioral assessments, references, criminal record checks, and drug testing, depending on the role and location.