Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift

LED FastStart; Mansura (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled forklift operators for a full-time position in a dynamic environment. This role involves operating forklifts to move and stack materials efficiently while maintaining accurate inventory records. The company offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, and paid vacation. Join a leader in the lumber industry and contribute to a team that values safety and efficiency in every operation. If you have a passion for logistics and a commitment to excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

401(k) with company match

Profit sharing

Flexible spending accounts

Dependent scholarship program

Qualifications

• Previous forklift experience is required.
• High School diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to move and stack materials.
• Keep inventory records and supply workers with materials.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory management

Lumber handling

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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 full benefit package.

Essential Duties:

1. Moves levers and presses pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus.
2. 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.
3. Unloads and stacks material by raising and lowering lifting device.
4. Inventories materials on work floor, and supplies workers with materials as needed.
5. Keeps record of inventory.

Education and/or Experience:

1. High School diploma or GED preferred.
2. Must have previous forklift experience.
3. Lumber experience a plus!

We Offer Competitive Pay and a Full Benefits Package Including:

1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
2. Paid vacation and holidays.
3. 401(k) with company match.
4. Profit sharing.
5. Flexible spending accounts.
6. Dependent scholarship program.

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.