Forklift Operator | 1st Shift (6:00 AM–2:30 PM)

Lumbermen Associates Inc.; Bristol Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumbermen Associates Inc. is seeking a Yard Forklift Operator to manage inbound/outbound logistics, load and stage lumber, and operate heavy-duty forklifts in our outdoor lumberyard. You will handle materials and maintain safety standards on a busy site.

The role requires experience with 7-ton forklifts (15,000–15,500 lb capacity), routine inspections, and strong English communication. Team-focused, safety-driven candidates are encouraged to apply for full-time, on-site work.

Qualifications

• Direct forklift skills through work experience and certification.
• Experience in an industrial yard or lumber/mill environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute inbound and outbound logistics for yard operations and railcars.
• Safely operate 7-ton forklifts with 15,000–15,500 lbs capacity; load, unload, and stage lumber and panel products.
• Perform routine forklift inspections and report safety or maintenance issues.
• Support mill operations by feeding material to saw lines and transporting finished goods to staging areas.
• Maintain yard organization, assist with cleanups, and follow safety rules and PPE requirements.

Skills

Forklift operation

English communication

Teamwork

Tools

Forklift maintenance

Job description

Description

About Lumbermen Associates Inc.

Lumbermen Associates is a trusted, 2nd generation family-owned leader in wholesale building products and mill operations. For over 60 years, we focus on delivering exceptional service, reliable quality, and genuine partnership to our customers.

We believe in respect, teamwork, integrity, and a relentless commitment to doing things the right way. Our people are the heart of our business – we work together to create a safe, productive, and positive environment. We demand high standards of ourselves and each other. If you are motivated, dependable, and ready to grow with a company that values its team, you will feel right at home here.

What is Expected of You in this Role

Yard Forklift Operator is an operations position responsible for the safe and efficient handling of inbound and outbound logistics involving flatbed trailers, railcars, lumber, panel products, and related materials. This position requires the ability to safely operate heavy-duty construction forklifts, including 7-ton forklifts with a 15,000-15,500 lb. capacity.

• Execute inbound and outbound logistics for flatbed trailers and railcars.
• Forklift: Safely operate heavy-duty construction forklifts, including 7-ton forklifts with 15,000 to 15,500 lbs. capacity. Load, unload, move, and stage lumber and panel products using forklift equipment. Conduct routine pre/post-operation forklift inspections to ensure equipment is in safe and proper working condition. Report equipment issues, safety concerns, maintenance needs, or operational delays to leadership in a timely manner.
• Inventory: Maintain accountability for on-hand inventory, including both physical placement and system-recorded locations. Preserve inventory integrity by performing corrective actions such as banding, re-banding, tacking down packs, and restacking material as required. Ensure material is placed in proper yard, mill, staging, or storage locations. Identify and report product shortages, damages, and quality deficiencies. Communicate inventory discrepancies to leadership in a timely manner.
• Assist mill operations: Feeding material to saw lines and production equipment. Removing finished goods from saw outfeeds and transporting them to designated staging or storage areas. Clearing scrap, waste material, and dumpsters to maintain uninterrupted production flow. Supporting mill operators during high-volume periods, downtime, or changeovers.
• Support additional operational projects as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and a team-first mindset.
• Compliance with all safety rules, work instructions, OSHA requirements, and PPE requirements (including but not limited to steel-toed footwear, safety glasses, work gloves, hi-vis gear, hearing protection)
• Keep the yard and work area clean/organized/safe, and work cooperatively with other team members
• Perform other operational tasks as assigned

Requirements

What are the job requirements?

• Direct forklift skills as through a combination of work experience and certification: Forklift operating experience; hands-on experience repairing and maintaining forklifts and related equipment
• Work experience in an industrial yard or lumber/mill environment preferred

What Are the Physical Demands?

• Ability to operate and perform maintenance of forklift and other industrial equipment/saws: Experience operating heavy-duty forklifts with 15,000-15,500 lbs. capacity. Ability to operate equipment controls including levers, pedals, gears, and steering mechanisms.
• Ability to safely load, unload, move, and stage large, heavy, and oversized materials.
• Ability to regularly lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, bending, twisting, squatting, and lifting
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity; vision for distance, close-up, and distinguishing colors
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
• Ability to work in an outdoor lumberyard and open warehouse settings with varying temperatures and weather conditions
• Exposure to noise, dust, and moving equipment/machinery (trucks, railcars, forklifts, etc.) that are typical of a lumber mill operation

What You Bring

• Strong work ethic, self-motivation, and safety-focus
• Effective communication skills with supervisors, team members, drivers, and internal departments.
• Team based mindset
• Ability to work the assigned shift and OT
• Consistent attendance and punctuality
• Ability to work in a fast-paced industrial environment
• Attention to detail, documentation skills, and ability to follow instructions

Join a Team That Values Hard Work and Teamwork

Lumbermen Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.