Forklift Operator — Inventory & Material Handler

La-Z-Boy Incorporated; Mississippi; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision and dental benefits

401k with company match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

La-Z-Boy Incorporated in Newton, MS, is seeking a Forklift Operator to handle pickup, delivery and stocking of materials across the campus using PIV equipment and manual handling. You will use scanners and tablets to track parts and maintain inventory accuracy while supporting assembly operations.

The role emphasizes safety, 5S housekeeping, and timely replenishment of supplies. A valid PIV license and basic computer skills are required, with on-site work expected in a dynamic warehouse

Qualifications

• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic reading, writing and math skills.
• Ability to use scanners and tablet devices.

Responsibilities

• Operates PIV equipment to receive, deliver and store supplies.
• Loads carts with required parts and stages them.
• Uses scanner/tablet to manage transactions and inventory.
• Follows health and safety standards and 5S practices.
• Maintains a clean and organized workspace.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory control

Safety standards

PIV license

Scanner usage

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Barcode scanner

RF scanner

Inventory software

Job description

La-Z-Boy Incorporated in Newton, MS, is seeking a Forklift Operator to handle pickup, delivery and stocking of materials across the campus using PIV equipment and manual handling. You will use scanners and tablets to track parts and maintain inventory accuracy while supporting assembly operations.

The role emphasizes safety, 5S housekeeping, and timely replenishment of supplies. A valid PIV license and basic computer skills are required, with on-site work expected in a dynamic warehouse