Forklift Operator

Certified Origins Inc.; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Holidays

Health benefits

Job summary

Certified Origins Inc. in Newport News, VA is hiring a Forklift Operator responsible for safely moving, locating, loading, and stacking olive oil products and materials within the warehouse.

The role emphasizes accurate inventory movement, adherence to OSHA safety standards, and teamwork to support shipping, receiving, and staging activities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous forklift operating experience preferred.
• Valid forklift certification (or ability to obtain upon hire).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in a warehouse environment.
• Basic understanding of warehouse safety practices.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and reliability.
• Additional tasks may be assigned as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts safely to load, unload, move, and stack materials.
• Transport raw materials and finished goods within the facility.
• Inspect forklifts daily and report maintenance or safety issues.
• Follow all OSHA and company safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate inventory movement and storage locations.
• Assist with shipping, receiving, and staging products.
• Keep warehouse and work areas clean and organized.
• Support team members and supervisors as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Reliability

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Job description

Forklift Operator
The Forklift Operator is responsible for safely operating forklifts to move, locate, load, and stack olive oil products and materials. This role supports daily warehouse operations by ensuring materials are handled efficiently, accurately, and in compliance with safety standards.
The Forklift Operator will be successful by consistently operating equipment safely, following all company safety procedures, and maintaining accuracy when moving and storing products.
Strong attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced warehouse
environment are essential. Supporting team members, keeping work areas clean and organized,
and communicating effectively with supervisors and coworkers will also contribute to success in
this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts safely to load, unload, move, and stack materials
• Transport raw materials and finished goods within the facility
• Inspect forklifts daily and report maintenance or safety issues
• Follow all OSHA and company safety procedures
• Maintain accurate inventory movement and storage locations
• Assist with shipping, receiving, and staging products
• Keep warehouse and work areas clean and organized
• Support team members and supervisors as needed

Qualifications

• Previous forklift operating experience preferred
• Valid forklift certification (or ability to obtain upon hire)
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in a warehouse environment
• Basic understanding of warehouse safety practices
• Ability to follow instructions
• Strong attention to detail and reliability
• Additional tasks may be assigned as needed

Additional Information

• PTO, holidays, health,