Shipping and Logistics Forklift Driver

Application Instructions

Chaparral Industrial is seeking a dependable and safety-focused Shipping & Logistics Forklift Driver to join our growing team in the Monroe/Sterlington, Louisiana area. This position plays a critical role in our daily operations by safely handling chemical totes, loading outbound shipments, and ensuring materials are transported efficiently and accurately. We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, values safety, and thrives in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Position Description

• Safely operate forklifts to move, stage, and transport chemical totes
• Load chemicals into totes following company procedures and safety standards
• Securely load totes onto 18-wheelers for shipment and transport
• Inspect materials and shipments for accuracy and damage before loading
• Maintain organized shipping and staging areas
• Follow all OSHA, company, and site-specific safety regulations
• Perform routine forklift inspections and report maintenance concerns
• Assist with general warehouse and logistics duties as needed
• Work closely with shipping, operations, and management teams to ensure timely deliveries

Position Requirements

• Must live in or near the Monroe, LA or Sterlington, LA area
• Valid forklift certification required
• Previous experience operating forklifts in an industrial, warehouse, or logistics environment preferred
• Experience handling chemical products or industrial materials is a plus
• Ability to safely load and secure freight onto 18-wheelers
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety
• Ability to lift, move, and work in a physically active environment
• Reliable transportation and dependable attendance required

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at View email address on click.appcast.io and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.