Forklift Operator - Shift Options & Safety First

Compass Business Solutions Inc

Plain Dealing (LA)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 28,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

Plain Dealing Lumber in Plain Dealing, LA, seeks a forklift operator to load, unload, and move lumber and materials, ensuring accurate staging and on-schedule delivery. The role supports production flow across mill, yard, and shipping areas.

Requires a high school diploma and forklift certification; experience with industrial equipment is preferred. Shifts include 1st and 2nd options, with safety as a core duty in this fast-paced plant environment.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Valid forklift certification or ability to obtain certification upon hire; training provided.
  • Prior forklift or similar industrial equipment experience preferred.
  • Ability to read basic shipping documents, labels, and product specifications with safety in mind.
  • Outdoor/industrial work conditions with rotating shifts, overtime, and weekends.

Responsibilities

  • Safely operate forklifts and material-handling equipment to load, unload, move, and stage lumber and other materials.
  • Stack, sort, and organize lumber and finished products by grade, size, and order requirements.
  • Transport materials between production areas, yard storage, and shipping/receiving areas to support production flow.

Skills

Forklift operation
Safety awareness
Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma
Forklift Certification

Job description

Plain Dealing Lumber in Plain Dealing, LA, seeks a forklift operator to load, unload, and move lumber and materials, ensuring accurate staging and on-schedule delivery. The role supports production flow across mill, yard, and shipping areas.

Requires a high school diploma and forklift certification; experience with industrial equipment is preferred. Shifts include 1st and 2nd options, with safety as a core duty in this fast-paced plant environment.

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