Forklift Operator

Now hiring for a Forklift Operator

Location: Abbeville, LA

Pay Rate: $17.00 per hour

Schedule: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM


Your Ride: Forklift. Your Vibe: Warehouse Warrior.


Looking for Forklift Operator jobs in Abbeville where your equipment skills keep warehouse operations moving? This opportunity lets you safely transport materials, support inventory movement, and help maintain efficient warehouse and distribution operations.


We are seeking a dependable Forklift Operator to support warehouse and production operations in Abbeville, LA. The Forklift Operator will safely move, stage, load, unload, and organize materials and finished products throughout the facility. This position requires previous forklift experience, strong safety awareness, and the willingness to assist with general material-handling duties when needed.


If your skills and experience are a good match for this role, please apply today. This opportunity is based on a Forklift Operator career path and is being offered by Staffmark to qualified candidates.


Job Duties

• Safely operate a forklift to move raw materials, supplies, pallets, and finished products throughout the facility.
• Load and unload trucks and trailers as assigned.
• Transport materials between receiving, storage, production, and shipping areas.
• Stage materials and products for production or shipment.
• Stack, organize, and retrieve palletized materials.
• Ensure loads are stable and properly positioned before transporting.
• Perform required pre-shift forklift inspections.
• Report equipment damage, mechanical problems, and unsafe conditions immediately.
• Maintain awareness of pedestrians and other equipment while operating the forklift.
• Follow designated forklift traffic patterns and facility safety procedures.
• Assist with palletizing, material handling, warehouse organization, and other general duties when not operating the forklift.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Follow all PPE, sanitation, and company safety requirements.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous warehouse training or powered industrial truck training is beneficial.

Experience Requirements

• Previous forklift operating experience.
• Ability to safely maneuver a forklift in an active warehouse/production environment.
• Ability to load, unload, stage, stack, and transport palletized materials.
• Ability to perform and document basic pre-operation equipment inspections.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong awareness of pedestrians and surrounding equipment.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to follow all safety and PPE requirements.
• Ability to successfully complete required forklift evaluation/training before independent operation.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ year of recent forklift experience.
• Previous warehouse, manufacturing, food-processing, or production experience.
• Experience loading and unloading trucks or trailers.
• Experience working around palletized products and production materials.
• Previous experience performing general warehouse/material-handling duties.

Physical Capabilities

• Must be able to sit and operate a forklift for extended periods and frequently get on and off the equipment.
• Position requires standing, walking, bending, reaching, twisting, pushing, pulling, and handling materials throughout the shift.
• Must be able to perform general warehouse duties when not operating the forklift.
• Work may involve varying temperatures, wet or damp areas, noise, odors associated with bait products, and active forklift and pedestrian traffic.

Benefits

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
• Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
• Safety-Focused Warehouse Environment with opportunities for advancement and continued equipment training.

Don't Take It from Us. Ask Mujida. "They are so patient, one of the best agencies I have worked for in 10 years." -Mujidat, Staffmark Associate


What You Will Do


As a Forklift Operator you will safely operate forklifts to load, unload, transport, stack, and organize materials throughout warehouse and manufacturing operations. You will inspect equipment before use, replenish inventory locations, support shipping and receiving activities, verify product movement, maintain inventory accuracy, and help ensure safe, efficient material handling throughout the facility.

• Safely operate a forklift to move raw materials, supplies, pallets, and finished products throughout the facility.
• Load and unload trucks and trailers as assigned.
• Transport materials between receiving, storage, production, and shipping areas.
• Stage materials and products for production or shipment.
• Stack, organize, and retrieve palletized materials.
• Ensure loads are stable and properly positioned before transporting.
• Perform required pre-shift forklift inspections.
• Report equipment damage, mechanical problems, and unsafe conditions immediately.
• Maintain awareness of pedestrians and other equipment while operating the forklift.
• Follow designated forklift traffic patterns and facility safety procedures.
• Assist with palletizing, material handling, warehouse organization, and other general duties when not operating the forklift.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Follow all PPE, sanitation, and company safety requirements.

The Forklift Operator helps warehouses operate efficiently through safe forklift operation, organized inventory movement, and dependable material handling. This role requires strong work habits, equipment awareness, and commitment to workplace safety.


Successful Forklift Operator professionals understand material handling procedures, warehouse layouts, and inventory accuracy while supporting production, shipping, and receiving activities. Reliable performance contributes directly to operational excellence.


This career offers meaningful opportunities for individuals who enjoy warehouse equipment and logistics.