Forklift Operator - Fast-Paced Warehouse, Overtime Eligible

Colonial Group; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in Harrisonburg, VA is seeking a forklift operator to safely operate a forklift and wrapping equipment, maintain organized stock, and document materials as they are received and shipped.

The role requires a High School diploma/GED, 6+ months forklift experience, and OSHA/PCA forklift certification readiness. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. and be able to work overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED.
• 6+ month’s prior experience operating a forklift.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime on short notice, both during the week and weekends.
• Ability to work in manufacturing environment, with varying temperatures based on season, around machinery, and heavy forklift traffic.
• Ability to obtain and maintain PCA certified forklift license.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift safely and efficiently.
• Operates wrapping equipment when necessary.
• Keeps stock and materials in orderly fashion.
• Documents materials unloaded and taken off trucks.
• Responsible for pulling job for production, inbound forms, inventory tags and counts on materials received or shipped.
• Assists other shipping and receiving material handlers to balance the workload, organize warehouses, and perform general cleaning.
• Follows rules and procedures relative to the safe and efficient operation of the forklift, also including reporting any missing, broken, bent or worn parts of fork lift to supervisor and/or maintenance.
• Alert to any obvious defects of incoming material.
• Adheres to all safety and work rules, company policies and procedures.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Job description

Colonial Group in Harrisonburg, VA is seeking a forklift operator to safely operate a forklift and wrapping equipment, maintain organized stock, and document materials as they are received and shipped.

The role requires a High School diploma/GED, 6+ months forklift experience, and OSHA/PCA forklift certification readiness. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. and be able to work overtime as needed.