Forklift Operator - Shift Options & Safety First

Compass Business Solutions Inc; Plain Dealing (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

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.