Forklift Operator

Now hiring for a Forklift Operator

Location: Stanley, VA

Pay Rate: $23.00 per hour

Schedule: 2nd Shift | Monday – Thursday | 3:00 PM – 1:30 AM

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Looking for Forklift Operator jobs in Stanley where your equipment skills keep warehouse operations moving? This opportunity lets you safely transport materials, support inventory movement, and help maintain efficient warehouse and distribution operations.

If your skills and experience are a good match for this role, please apply today. This opportunity is based on a Forklift Operator career path and is being offered by Staffmark to qualified candidates.

Job Duties

• Operate forklifts to safely load, unload, transport, stack, and stage raw materials, components, and finished doors throughout the manufacturing facility.
• Read and interpret production schedules, work orders, and material tickets to ensure the right materials are delivered to layup lines, routers, saws, and production areas.
• Pull, verify, and replenish inventory while maintaining accurate material flow and ensuring product quality, inventory accuracy, and production efficiency.
• Coordinate material movement for standard production, hot rush orders, and remake requests in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Perform material inspections, verify dimensions using a tape measure to 1/16″, and ensure all required components are available for production.
• Communicate effectively with production, shipping, and warehouse teams to support continuous workflow and meet daily production goals.
• Follow all safety procedures, maintain a clean work area, and support company quality standards and operational requirements.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to read work instructions, production schedules, shipping documents, and material tickets.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of recent forklift experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, distribution, or production environment.
• Experience loading, unloading, moving, stacking, and staging materials using powered industrial equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret production schedules, work orders, and inventory documentation.
• Experience verifying materials, maintaining inventory accuracy, and supporting material flow in a fast-paced operation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Forklift certification or the ability to successfully complete company forklift training.
• Experience supporting manufacturing production lines, material handling, inventory control, or logistics operations.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify material discrepancies and quality concerns.
• Dependable attendance, flexibility to meet changing production demands, and strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with moderate supervision while prioritizing multiple tasks.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to frequently enter and exit a forklift throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, carry, slide, and maneuver materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, twist, reach, stand, and walk for extended periods in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures, including hot and cold conditions, and around moderate dust exposure.
• Ability to maintain focus, accuracy, and safe forklift operation while working around equipment, production lines, and team members.

Benefits

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
• Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
• Safety-Focused Warehouse Environment with opportunities for advancement and continued equipment training.

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What You Will Do

As a Forklift Operator you will safely operate forklifts to load, unload, transport, stack, and organize materials throughout warehouse and manufacturing operations. You will inspect equipment before use, replenish inventory locations, support shipping and receiving activities, verify product movement, maintain inventory accuracy, and help ensure safe, efficient material handling throughout the facility.

A Forklift Operator safely operates powered industrial equipment to transport materials throughout warehouse, manufacturing, and distribution facilities. This role combines equipment operation, warehouse awareness, and attention to detail to support efficient inventory movement and daily operations.

Successful Forklift Operator professionals understand safe forklift operation, inventory handling, warehouse organization, and material movement while maintaining productivity and workplace safety. Reliability and situational awareness are essential characteristics for long-term success.

This profession is ideal for individuals who enjoy equipment operation, logistics, and active warehouse environments.