Dynamic Forklift Operator in Fast-Paced Warehouse

Backyard Products, LLC; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Disability insurance

401(k)

Life Insurance

Paid holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Backyard Products, LLC in Owensboro, KY is seeking skilled Forklift Operators to support our fast-moving Packline and Mill teams. You will move materials, load and unload trucks, and help keep production flowing safely.

This role rewards reliability and safety-mindedness in a high-energy warehouse. You’ll work with a team, follow safety procedures, and advance your forklift skills with on-site training and certification opportunities.

Qualifications

• Reliable – strong attendance and dependability are essential.
• Safety – minded with strong awareness of surroundings.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Able to work independently while supporting team goals.
• Experienced operating forklifts or willing to train and get certified.
• Detail-oriented when checking shipments and inventory.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform repetitive movement.
• Equipped with steel/composite toe footwear (required).

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts to move and stage materials.
• Perform daily forklift inspections and complete required documentation.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow safety procedures and support a culture of accountability.
• Assist with manual material handling and lifting (up to 50 lbs).
• Loads and Unloads inbound and outbound trucks.
• Ensures inbound material is tagged, labeled, and stored properly in yard.
• Breaks packs into correct size and labels material before loading onto trucks.
• Ensures yard and warehouse are organized and clean.
• Empties trash and wood hoppers.
• Follows forklift safety rules as described by company policy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reliability

Safety-minded

Fast-paced warehouse

Independent worker

Forklift experience / certify

Detail-oriented

50 lbs lift

Steel toe footwear

Job description

Backyard Products, LLC in Owensboro, KY is seeking skilled Forklift Operators to support our fast-moving Packline and Mill teams. You will move materials, load and unload trucks, and help keep production flowing safely.

This role rewards reliability and safety-mindedness in a high-energy warehouse. You’ll work with a team, follow safety procedures, and advance your forklift skills with on-site training and certification opportunities.