Yard Forklift & Load Planning Specialist; West

About the Role

We’re expanding our yard operations and adding a high-performance forklift & load planning specialist to our existing yard team.

This is not a basic forklift position. You’ll be working alongside experienced team members to improve trailer loading, space utilization, and yard flow as our shipping volume continues to grow.

If you take pride in clean yards, tight loads, and proactive planning, this role will suit you well.

• Operating forklifts safely and efficiently
• Working with the yard team to stage, pack, and load trailers
• Planning trailer loads for multi-stop and long-haul routes
• Maximizing trailer space while maintaining safe weight distribution
• Sequencing freight to minimize re-handling and unload issues
• Helping keep the yard organized, labeled, and flowing

• You’ll collaborate daily with:
  • Yard Manager
  • Dispatch / logistics
• You’ll be encouraged to think ahead, not just react

• Proven forklift experience in a yard, manufacturing, or logistics setting
• Strong understanding of trailer loading and space optimization
• Organized, proactive, and detail-oriented
• Comfortable working as part of a team
• Safety-focused with pride in doing things right the first time

• You prefer strictly being told what to do
• You’re not detail-driven
• You’re uncomfortable with thinking and planning ahead

• Competitive pay
• Stable, growing operation
• A solid existing team to work with
• Long-term growth opportunities as volume increases

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00-$26.00 per hour

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• In office parking

Work Location:

In person