Forklift Operators

Lingo Staffing is now hiring Forklift Operators in the Powhatan, VA area to start ASAP!

** Bilingual & Spanish-Speaking Candidates Encouraged to Apply! **

Forklift Operators – Support daily production operations by safely moving lumber, materials, and finished products throughout the facility. This position will operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment while ensuring materials are properly staged and available to meet production needs. The ideal candidate is reliable, organized, willing to learn, and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Forklift training and certification will be provided in-house.

Pay & Schedule:
1st Shift – $18.50/hour

• Monday-Friday: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
• Overtime available, including Saturdays as needed

2nd Shift – $20.00/hour

• Monday-Thursday: 4:00 PM – 2:30 AM (10-hour Shifts)
• Friday overtime available as needed

Job Responsibilities & Requirements:

• Must have 2 plus years of forklift, yard, lumber, or material handling experience.
• Ability to obtain required forklift/fork truck certification through company-provided training
• Ability to remain professional and composed in a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to work independently when needed
• Safely move lumber, raw materials, and finished products throughout the facility and yard
• Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment in accordance with company safety standards
• Complete required training and practical testing to become a qualified equipment operator
• Load, unload, stage, and organize lumber and building materials
• Follow all operational procedures, Job Safety Analyses (JSA), and work instructions
• Ensure materials are properly placed and available to support production needs
• Identify and recommend improvements that can make the workplace safer and more efficient
• Ability to read and write in their primary language
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrate dependable attendance, timely completion of work, and flexibility based on production needs
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Give and receive feedback in a professional and constructive manner
• Perform additional production and material-handling duties as assigned
• Ability to stand, squat, and bend for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Reliable transportation.

Apply today & call our office for an interview!

• www.lingostaffing.com
• Office #: 804-594-6667

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