Outdoor Lumber Yard Forklift Operator – Day Shift

Franklin Logistics; Chambersburg (Franklin County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Health benefits

401k with company match

Job summary

Franklin Logistics is seeking a Lumber Yard Forklift Operator to work outdoors in Chambersburg, PA. You will load/unload rail cars and flatbed trailers, operate multiple forklift types, and move materials with minimal direction.

Hours are Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM. Starting pay is $21.00 per hour with weekly pay. Candidates should be dependable, safety‑conscious, and able to work at multiple site locations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• 1 year Lumber Yard Experience.
• 1 year Large Forklift (10k or higher) Experience.
• Rail car Experience a plus.
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs. unassisted.
• Must be able to walk, bend, lift, and stand throughout the shift.
• Must be flexible with working in multiple site locations.
• Pre-hire Drug Screening Required.
• Background Screening Not Conducted.

Responsibilities

• Operate 5K, 10K and 15K Forklifts.
• Load lumber onto flatbed trailers.
• Move and stack materials.
• Move rail cars on the line.
• Strap products into gondolas.
• Fall Protection Certification.
• Unstrap and secure rail cars.
• Unload box cars.
• Receive and process shipments.
• General housekeeping duties in production areas.
• Comply with and adhere to all safety policies and regulations.
• Perform proper forklift inspections and adhere to all forklift operating guidelines and procedures.

Skills

Lumber Yard Experience

Forklift Experience (10k+)

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Franklin Logistics is seeking a Lumber Yard Forklift Operator to work outdoors in Chambersburg, PA. You will load/unload rail cars and flatbed trailers, operate multiple forklift types, and move materials with minimal direction.

Hours are Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM. Starting pay is $21.00 per hour with weekly pay. Candidates should be dependable, safety‑conscious, and able to work at multiple site locations.