
Yard Associate Forklift Job
Hiring bonus: $25 — NEXTAFF pays new hires who apply through this link. Terms are set by the agency.
- Agency
- NEXTAFF
- Location
- Ocean Springs, MS
- Job type
- Contract
- Pay
- $19.00/HourlyRate
- Profession
- Forklift Operator
- Industry
- Warehouse & Logistics
- Posted
- Aug 16, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $19.00
- Weekly
- $760
- Yearly (full-time)
- $39,520
This job pays about $19.00/hour — 9% below the median for Forklift Operator jobs in Mississippi ($20.88/hour).
Estimated from the hourly rate in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Forklift Operator jobs in Mississippi right now
- 2 open Forklift Operator jobs in Mississippi from 2 agencies.
- Typical Forklift Operator pay in Mississippi: $20.88/hour ($43,430/year, BLS).
Job description
Yard Associate / Forklift Operator
Full-Time | Gulfport, MSPay: $18.00–$19.00/hr Professional OpportunitySeeking a hardworking Yard Associate to build delivery loads, operate forklifts, and maintain an organized lumber yard while supporting warehouse and customer operations.Essential Responsibilities
- Build and stage delivery loads accurately and efficiently.
- Operate a forklift to load and unload trucks safely.
- Receive, organize, and stock lumber and building materials.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized yard and warehouse.
- Assist customers with loading materials and product retrieval.
- Perform general yard, warehouse, and inventory support duties.
- Forklift experience preferred.
- Ability to lift 75+ lbs. regularly.
- Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Dependable with strong safety awareness.
- Team-oriented with good communication skills.
- Monday–Friday
- Competitive pay
- Benefits available
- Opportunity for overtime
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