Forklift, Heavy Lifting, Loading/Unloading, Order Picking/Packing, Safety/Work Safety
Job post summary
Date posted: March 10, 2026
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Job description:
Forklift Operator – Lumber Yard Experience Required
Lakeland, FL
$18.00 per hour
Shift: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday (occasional Saturdays)
Job Summary
Liberty Staffing is seeking an experienced Forklift Operator with lumber yard experience for a company located in Lakeland, FL. This position requires someone comfortable working in a fast-paced outdoor yard environment handling lumber and building materials. Candidates must be able to read a tape measure accurately and lift heavy materials as part of daily duties.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate a forklift safely to move, load, and unload lumber and building materials
- Read and measure materials using a tape measure accurately
- Pull and stage orders for shipment or customer pickup
- Load trucks and organize materials in the yard
- Assist with general yard duties as needed
- Follow all safety guidelines and company procedures
Requirements
- Previous lumber yard experience is required
- Previous forklift operating experience required
- Ability to read a tape measure accurately
- Ability to lift heavy materials repeatedly throughout the shift
- Comfortable working in an outdoor yard environment
- Reliable transportation and strong work ethic
Schedule
- Monday – Friday
- 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
- Possible Saturdays depending on workload
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