Job Description

Level: Experienced
Job Location: BEASLEY FOREST PRODUCTS MAIN - HAZLEHURST, GA 31539
Position Type: Full TimeEducation
Level: Not Specified
Travel Percentage: Negligible
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: ManufacturingAbout the Role
Beasley Group is seeking a dependable, safety-focused Entry-Level Forklift Driver to support daily sawmill operations. We provide mandatory on-site training and certification for all new hires. This is an excellent opportunity to start a long-term career in the wood products industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate forklifts safely to transport lumber, logs, and finished products throughout the mill and yard.
- Support production lines by delivering materials and moving completed bundles.
- Conduct basic pre-shift equipment inspections and report any mechanical issues.
- Maintain clean, organized work areas and follow yard layout and stacking procedures.
- Follow radio/hand signal communication and work safely around heavy machinery and pedestrians.
- Participate in safety meetings, hazard reporting, and required training sessions.
- Perform general mill and yard duties as assigned.
Safety Expectations
- Strict adherence to OSHA and company safety policies.
- Proper use of required PPE (hard hat, high‑visibility vest, steel‑toe boots, etc.).
- Maintain stable loads, proper fork spacing, and safe speeds at all times.
- Follow all traffic routes, restricted zones, and lockout boundaries.
Beasley Group is a Drug Free Workplace.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Ability to complete and pass Beasley Group’s on-site forklift training and certification.
- Willingness to work in an industrial/outdoor environment with exposure to weather, noise, and wood dust.
- Reliable attendance and ability to follow safety rules and instructions.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically active work.
Preferred

Qualifications
- Experience in a sawmill, warehouse, manufacturing, or construction environment.
- Familiarity with forklifts, long forks, or yard operations.
- Basic understanding of lumber products or inventory processes.

Work Environment
- Outdoor/indoor industrial setting with moving equipment and uneven terrain.
- Fast-paced, production-driven environment with a strong safety culture.
- Opportunities for advancement into Lead Forklift roles, Equipment Operator, or Production positions.