Forklift Operator 12PM-8PM $16-$18/Hr Depending on Experience

Great Southern Wood Preserving; Rocky Mount (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Forklift Operator to join their operations team. This full-time position offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance. As a Forklift Operator, you will be responsible for driving industrial forklifts to move and manage materials efficiently. Your expertise will contribute to the smooth operation of the facility, ensuring that products are transported safely and inventory is maintained accurately. If you have previous forklift experience and are looking for a rewarding opportunity, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

401(k) with Company Match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Qualifications

• Must have previous forklift experience.
• High School diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drives industrial forklift trucks to move products and materials.
• Unloads and stacks material and keeps inventory records.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Forklift Operator 12PM-8PM $16-$18/Hr Depending on Experience

Job Category: Operations

Requisition Number: FORKL002062

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• Posted: May 7, 2025
• Full-Time
• On-site

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Great Southern Wood Preserving, Inc., producer of Yellawood brand Pressure-Treated Pine, is seeking forklift operators. This is a full-time position offering competitive pay and a full benefits package.

Summary

Drives industrial forklift trucks to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Moves levers and presses pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus.
• Positions forks, lifting platform, or other lifting device under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials and transports load to designated area.
• Unloads and stacks material by raising and lowering lifting device.
• Inventories materials on the work floor and supplies workers with materials as needed.
• Keeps record of inventory.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Must have previous forklift experience.

About Great Southern Wood Preserving

Great Southern Wood Preserving, Inc. is the industry’s leading producer of pressure-treated lumber products for D-I-Y retail home centers, pro dealers, and other retail building-related segments. Our YellaWood brand pressure-treated pine is widely known to consumers throughout the South who use it for various outdoor building projects. Great Southern also distributes a large volume of products from many of the best-known brands in the industry. Thanks to 15 full-service treating plants and several production facilities, Great Southern Wood is strategically located to provide prompt and efficient service to lumber yards and building supply stores throughout the South, Midwest, and Northeast.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Flexible spending accounts.

Additional Information

Equal Opportunity Employer
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