Forklift Operator / Yard Manager

Forklift Operator/Yard Manager role combines hands-on equipment operation with yard operations oversight, ensuring safe, efficient material handling and inventory control in an outdoor/industrial setting.

Key Responsibilities

Forklift & Equipment Operations

• Operate sit-down forklifts, boom lifts, and other material handling equipment.
• Move, load, unload, stack, and transport goods.
• Secure loads and verify pallet stability.
• Conduct daily forklift inspections and report maintenance needs.

Yard & Inventory Management

• Load/unload trucks and maintain yard organization.
• Inventory materials and check received goods.
• Complete required paperwork.
• Verify materials and counts on trucks.
• Report discrepancies, yard damage, or stock issues.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow OSHA and company safety rules.
• Keep work areas and the yard clean and hazard-free.
• Report hazards, near misses, and equipment defects.

Support & Leadership

• Assist with setup, production support, and coordination with shipping/receiving and production teams.
• Oversee yard operations.
• Ensure customer loads are scheduled without delay and coordinate with drivers.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent.
• 2–3+ years of forklift experience in manufacturing, distribution, or yard settings.
• Valid driver’s license and current forklift certification.
• Ability to lift 50–80 lbs., stand/walk for extended periods, and bend/stoop.
• Strong safety awareness, reliability, communication, and organizational skills.

Typical Work Environment

• Outdoor/industrial yard with paved and unpaved areas.
• May include covered/uncovered manufacturing facilities.
• Fast-paced environment with potential overtime and shif

Premier Staffing is a full-service staffing and employment agency focused on providing industrial, manufacturing, construction, oilfield and maintenance support in the Acadiana region. We provide skilled and reliable employees for blue-collar job openings as well as administrative positions.

Since 1990, Premier Staffing has been building long-lasting relationships with area businesses, providing a range of employment solutions to make Cajun Country a thriving, prosperous place to live.