Yard Associate Forklift Job

NEXTAFF; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Nextaff in Long Beach, MS is seeking a Yard Associate / Forklift Operator to build delivery loads, operate a forklift, and keep the lumber yard organized while supporting warehouse and customer operations.

This full-time role requires outdoors work in varying weather, lifting 75+ lbs, strong safety mindset, reliability, and teamwork. Monday–Friday schedule with competitive pay and benefits; overtime opportunities may be available.

Qualifications

• Forklift experience preferred.
• Ability to lift 75+ lbs regularly.
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Dependable with strong safety awareness.
• Team-oriented with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and stage delivery loads accurately and efficiently.
• Operate a forklift to load and unload trucks safely.
• Receive, organize, and stock lumber and building materials.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized yard and warehouse.
• Assist customers with loading materials and product retrieval.
• Perform general yard, warehouse, and inventory support duties.

Skills

Forklift experience

Team-oriented

Safety awareness

Job description

Yard Associate / Forklift OperatorFull-Time | Long Beach, MS Pay: $18.00–$19.00/hrProfessional Opportunity

Seeking a hardworking Yard Associate to build delivery loads, operate forklifts, and maintain an organized lumber yard while supporting warehouse and customer operations.

Essential Responsibilities

• Build and stage delivery loads accurately and efficiently.
• Operate a forklift to load and unload trucks safely.
• Receive, organize, and stock lumber and building materials.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized yard and warehouse.
• Assist customers with loading materials and product retrieval.
• Perform general yard, warehouse, and inventory support duties.

Qualifications

• Forklift experience preferred.
• Ability to lift 75+ lbs. regularly.
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Dependable with strong safety awareness.
• Team-oriented with good communication skills.

Schedule & BenefitsMonday–FridayCompetitive payBenefits availableOpportunity for overtime#INDMSGC