Forklift Operator — Day/Night Lumber Yard Shifts

Compass Business Solutions Inc; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Plain Dealing Lumber, located in Plain Dealing, LA, seeks a Forklift Operator to maintain material flow across mill, yard, and shipping areas. This shift-based role supports safe, efficient loading and staging of lumber with daily 6:00 am–6:00 pm or 6:00 pm–6:00 am options.

The position offers an hourly rate of $18.50 and requires safe operation, attention to detail, and teamwork in a fast-paced industrial setting. Training and certification support are provided on hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Valid forklift certification or ability to obtain PDL certification upon hire; training provided.
• Prior forklift or similar industrial equipment experience preferred.
• Ability to read basic shipping documents, labels, and product specifications with strong attention to detail and safety.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and material-handling equipment to load, unload, move, and stage lumber and other materials.
• Stack, sort, and organize lumber and finished products according to grade, size, and order requirements.
• Transport materials between production areas, yard storage, and shipping and receiving areas to support efficient production flow.
• Load and unload trucks and railcars, verifying product type, quantities, and destinations against shipping and production documentation.
• Complete pre-shift and post-shift forklift inspections, checking tires, forks, fluids, and safety equipment and reporting maintenance needs promptly.
• Maintain accurate material and inventory placement and assist with cycle counts and physical inventory as needed.
• Follow all forklift and workplace safety requirements, including speed limits, load capacities, pedestrian right-of-way, and required PPE.
• Keep forklift travel paths, yard areas, and workspaces clean, organized, and free of hazards.
• Communicate with supervisors, equipment operators, and production teams to coordinate material movement and prevent delays.
• Assist with general yard, mill housekeeping, and manual material-handling tasks as needed.
• Promptly report accidents, near-misses, safety concerns, and equipment malfunctions to a supervisor.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety conscious

Team communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Plain Dealing Lumber, located in Plain Dealing, LA, seeks a Forklift Operator to maintain material flow across mill, yard, and shipping areas. This shift-based role supports safe, efficient loading and staging of lumber with daily 6:00 am–6:00 pm or 6:00 pm–6:00 am options.

The position offers an hourly rate of $18.50 and requires safe operation, attention to detail, and teamwork in a fast-paced industrial setting. Training and certification support are provided on hire.