Lumber Mill Forklift Operator – Growth & Benefits

Weyerhaeuser Company; Dodson (LA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental, and vision

Career growth opportunities

Safety-first culture

Job summary

Weyerhaeuser's Dodson Lumber Mill in Louisiana is hiring a Forklift / Lumber Lift Driver to safely move lumber, inspect equipment, and keep the work area orderly. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and 1–2 years of forklift experience, strong safety habits, and good communication.

Typical shifts run 6:00 am–4:00 pm or 11:00 am–9:00 pm, Monday through Friday, with weekends and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-2 years of forklift experience preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to safe work behaviors and company policies.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Safely operates forklift to move lumber.
• Conducts and documents pre-shift inspections on forklift before use.
• Maintains housekeeping in assigned area.
• Ensures safe operation of equipment in assigned area.
• Safely moves bundles of lumber onto rail cars and trucks.
• Interprets work instructions and completes tasks as delegated.
• Performs safe start up/shut down of equipment in assigned area.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Weyerhaeuser's Dodson Lumber Mill in Louisiana is hiring a Forklift / Lumber Lift Driver to safely move lumber, inspect equipment, and keep the work area orderly. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and 1–2 years of forklift experience, strong safety habits, and good communication.

Typical shifts run 6:00 am–4:00 pm or 11:00 am–9:00 pm, Monday through Friday, with weekends and holidays as needed.