Forklift Operator

Express Employment Professionals; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment International (US) is seeking Forklift Operators for an outdoor lumber yard role in Newton, MA. The position involves moving, loading, unloading lumber and materials, and organizing inventory in an outdoor setting.

The job requires prior forklift experience, the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and comfort working in all weather conditions. Weekend and holiday shifts are required, with a standard 40-hour week and starting pay at $21 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must have forklift experience.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable outdoors in all weather.
• Weekend/holiday work availability.
• Reliable attendance and boots on first day.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to move and load lumber, building materials, and other supplies.
• Load and unload customer orders and incoming deliveries.
• Organize and maintain inventory throughout the lumber yard.
• Assist customers and team members with material handling.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Skills

Manual lifting

Outdoor work readiness

Team collaboration

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Forklift Operator/Lumber Yard

Location: Newton, MA
Pay: Starting at $21/hr
Schedule: 40 hours per week

• Monday–Saturday: 7:00 AM–4:00 PM
• Sunday: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
• Weekend availability required.

Start Immediately! Multiple Openings Available! Must be comfortable working outdoors!

Our client, a building materials and lumber supply company, is looking for dependable Forklift Operators to join their team. This is a hands-on, outdoor position involving the movement, loading, unloading, and organization of lumber and building materials.

Responsibilities:

• Operate forklifts to move and load lumber, building materials, and other supplies.
• Load and unload customer orders and incoming deliveries.
• Organize and maintain inventory throughout the lumber yard.
• Assist customers and team members with material handling.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Requirements:

• Previous forklift operating experience required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Must be available for weekend and holiday work as scheduled.
• Reliable attendance and appropriate work boots required on the first day.

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