Forklift Operator

WeyerhaeuserDodson, LA
Onsite

About The Position

Weyerhaeuser is currently seeking a Forklift / Lumber Lift Driver for its sawmill located in Dodson, LA. At Weyerhaeuser, our most valuable resource isn’t just the timberlands we manage—it’s the people who make our success possible. For more than a century, their skill, dedication, and innovation have positioned us as a global leader in sustainable timberland management and wood products manufacturing. Now, we’re inviting motivated individuals to join our high-performing team at our Dodson Lumber Mill.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 1-2 years of prior forklift experience
  • Demonstrated commitment to safe work behaviors and practices, as well as compliance with all company policies and procedures
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Basic math and computer skills
  • Able to perform all essential job functions of an industrial environment, including lifting 2-20 pounds regularly, lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally, climbing steps/ladders, working from heights, standing or walking for 2-3 hours at a time for 10 hours or more, working in extreme temperatures, dust, and noise while wearing all safety equipment
  • Flexible with schedule and able to work any shift, weekends, overtime, and holidays as needed

Nice To Haves

  • Previous experience in an industrial environment preferred
  • Prior experience operating Taylor 160 lifts

Responsibilities

  • Safely operates forklift to move lumber
  • Conducts and documents pre-shift inspections on forklift before use
  • Total commitment to working safely and following all company/site rules and regulations
  • Responsible for housekeeping in assigned area
  • Responsible for safe operation of equipment in assigned area
  • Safely move bundles of lumber onto rail cars and trucks
  • Interpreting work instructions and successfully completing tasks as delegated
  • Safe start up and shut down of equipment in assigned area of responsibility

Benefits

  • Full medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5%25 of your eligible pay.

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Mid Level

Education Level

High school or GED

Number of Employees

1,001-5,000 employees

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