Forklift Driver

Conner Industries, Inc.; Chester (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

401k

Life Insurance

PTO Accrued Immediately, Available 30+

8 Company Paid Holidays

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Conner Industries, Inc. is hiring for multiple warehouse roles at our Chester, VA location. You will operate a forklift, assist with shipping/receiving, and help stack lumber in a team-driven environment.

Ideal candidates will have forklift experience and basic reading of job orders, with good math skills and a focus on safety. Expect a hands-on role with varying duties supporting efficient warehouse operations.

Qualifications

• Forklift experience required.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Able to read and interpret job orders.
• Effective communication with coworkers, customers and management.
• Basic math including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Able to read a tape measure (standard and metric).
• Self-motivated and able to work with limited supervision.
• Strong attention to safety and attendance.
• Team player who can handle multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift and manage shipping/receiving.
• Assist with loading, unloading, and stacking lumber.
• Read and interpret job orders to ensure correct processing.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Collaborate with team to meet daily targets.
• Support warehouse operations as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Manufacturing experience

Read orders

Communication

Math skills

Tape measure reading

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Problem solving

Job description

Multiple Positions Available

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS - NOW HIRING!

12110 Old Stage Road, Chester, VA 23831

Pay: $16.00 - $19.00/hour

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, 401(k), Tuition Reimbursement Assistance Available. 8 paid holidays, and Accrued PTO available at 30 days

Company

Conner Industries, Inc. is a leading provider of custom wood packaging and integrated packaging solutions, serving customers across a wide range of industrial markets. Supported by our vertically integrated industrial lumber capabilities, we operate 18 manufacturing locations nationwide. With more than 40 years in the industry, Conner continues to deliver reliable, tailored packaging solutions that meet the demands of our customers.

Key Responsibilities

Operating a forklift, shipping and receiving, stacking lumber and assisting in other warehouse operations.

Duties And Requirements

• Support the supply chain by efficiently collecting, loading, shipping, and receiving warehouse products.
• Operate technical equipment to optimize loading and unloading for seamless logistics.
• Assist with various warehouse functions to maintain smooth business operations.
• Read and interpret job orders accurately to ensure correct processing.
• Stay self-motivated and consistently meet daily performance expectations set by the supervisor.
• Exercise sound judgment in decision-making and problem-solving.
• Learn to identify wood species and material grades.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and productive work environment for yourself and your team.
• Adhere to attendance expectations and maintain a reliable work schedule.
• Work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned to support warehouse operations.

Requirements

• Forklift experience required.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Able to read and interpret job orders.
• Able to listen and communicate effectively with co-workers, customers and management, and respond to common inquiries or complaints.
• Able to apply basic mathematical concepts like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to such tasks as job order verification.
• Able to use and read a standard and/or metric tape measure.
• Able to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
• Must be self-motivated and able to make limited and independent judgments based on given alternatives.
• Able to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Able to interpret an assorted number of tasks or instructions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand 100% of the time. The employee is required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls in a fast pace environment. The employee is required to reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch and talk or hear. The employee is required to use repetitive motions. The employee must regularly lift and/ or move up to 40 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision and the ability to focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work in an indoor and partial outdoor manufacturing environment. The noise level is usually moderate to high and requires the use of hearing protection. The employee is required to wear PPE. The employee may be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The work environment is structured, and lunches and breaks are regulated. Must notify supervisor or group leader when leaving work area.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change.

EEO Statement

Conner Industries does not disqualify applicants that test positive for THC on the pre-employment drug screen. As permitted by state law, applicants being considered for positions with the following responsibilities: CDL Drivers, Forklift Operators, Sales, Maintenance, Management, and all Corporate positions, must pass a drug and alcohol test, done through an outside vendor, Quest Diagnostics, before beginning work in that position. Refusal to submit to testing will result in disqualification for the desired position. Conner Industries provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Conner Industries complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance
• PTO Accrued Immediately, Available after 30 Days
• 8 Company Paid Holidays
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement Available - Including Many Trade Schools