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Forklift Driver Plaquemine, LA

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Job Location:

Plaquemine, LA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 2 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 30 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Forklift Operator

Summary Responsible for operating a stationary or traveling Forklift to lift move position and reposition loads. Depresses buttons lifts levers and ensures load is safely loaded to Forklift before making any lift. Move products equipment or materials to and from industrial work areas by performing the following essential duties and duties may be assigned.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Operate standup or sit-down Forklift under general supervision.
  • Manipulate or depress cane controls to regulate speed and direction of Forklift and hoist movement according to written verbal or signal instructions.
  • Report repairs for Forklift as needed.
  • Inspect Forklift for safety issues daily.
  • Determine if any parts are malfunctioning.
  • Cleans maintains and lubricates equipment.
  • Complete job tickets service quality summaries and all other necessary paperwork.
  • Lift position and place machinery equipment or other large objects at construction sites and industrial facilities.
  • Drive trucks to worksites and unload trucks.
  • Place blocks and outriggers to prevent capsizing when lifting heavy loads.
  • Move levers and pedals to move Forklift on chassis to raise and lower Forklift Forks to raise and lower load-line.
  • Work within precise limits and standards of accuracy.
  • Operate Forklift according to signals from helper.
  • Start and stop Forklift engine.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required for this Position:

Current Drivers license

Education no minimum education requirements.

Experience 3-5 year of operating experience.

Austin Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

No Third-Party Inquiries Please

  • This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies search firms or third-party recruiters in response to a posted Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e. payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement).

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Required Experience:

IC


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In 1918, Charles R. Moore purchased the contracting part of the company when the Austin brothers wanted to focus primarily on bridge fabrication. The company became known as Austin Bridge Company and Associated Companies until 1974 when the parent company, Austin Industries, was form ... View more

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