Forklift Operator

LED FastStart • Plain Dealing, LA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Forklift Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient movement of lumber, materials and products throughout the sawmill, planer mill and shipping areas. This role supports production flow, inventory accuracy, and shipping operations while maintaining strict adherence to safety standards and procedures.

Requirements

• Sawmill, lumber yard, or manufacturing experience
• Forklift certification (or ability to obtain certification)
• Experience loading lumber, bundles, or oversized materials
• Familiarity with inventory or shipping documentation
• Safety awareness and attention to detail
• Hand-eye coordination and spatial awareness
• Time management and reliability
• Teamwork and communication
• Equipment care and accountability

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a sawmill, lumber yard or manufacturing environment
• Forklift certification or willingness to obtain certification
• Experience loading lumber, bundles, or oversized materials
• Familiarity with inventory or shipping documentation

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts and material-handling equipment to move lumber, pallets, and materials
• Load and unload trucks, trailers, and railcars as required
• Transport raw materials, work-in-process (WIP), and finished goods between departments
• Stack, stage, and organize lumber in designated yard and warehouse locations
• Verify loads for accuracy, stability, and damage prior to movement
• Follow load capacity limits and secure materials properly
• Conduct pre-shift forklift inspections and report mechanical issues immediately
• Assist with inventory counts and material tracking as needed
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas
• Comply with all company safety rules, PPE requirements, and forklift operating procedure

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed