Forklift Operator - Greener Mobility & Tech

US01 VALEO NORTH AMERICA; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Valeo is seeking a Production Operator - Material Handler in Winchester, VA to support a fast‑paced manufacturing line. You will operate a forklift, read and follow manufacturing instructions, perform quality checks, and maintain records while working in a climate controlled environment.

Successful candidates read and understand detailed documentation, lift 20–50 lbs daily, and stay focused during repetitive tasks. This full‑time role offers benefits and a clear path within Valeo’s global team.

Qualifications

• Must have strong command of the English language, both written and verbal.
• Ability to read and understand manufacturing instructions.
• Must have ability to use basic math skills (adding, subtracting, multiplying and basic division).
• Cooperate and function in a team based environment.
• Must be reliable, have good initiative, committed, and quality focused.

Responsibilities

• Operating of ForkTruck Tasks require a high level of skill with a variety of hand tools, precision measuring equipment, and machinery.
• Typically involves a variety of operations, including troubleshooting and rework, requiring a sufficient understanding of the functional operation of the items assembled as well as the finished product.
• Must be able to work from complex and detailed manufacturing documentation and/or verbal and written instructions and specialized fixtures/test equipment.
• Operators are also responsible for quality activities, including self-inspection, and stop scrap activities.
• Updates production records and test results.
• Communicates problems to appropriate personnel.
• Identify discrepant materials/components both in writing and verbally to supervisor.
• Complete tasks as directed by manufacturing schedules and within standard times.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Develop versatility and competence in all related job tasks and operations.
• Wear all necessary PPE.
• Operation of handheld technology and basis computer skills.
• Working within a limited climate control environment.

Skills

English proficiency

Reading instructions

Basic math

Team player

Reliability

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Fork truck operation

Job description

Valeo is seeking a Production Operator - Material Handler in Winchester, VA to support a fast‑paced manufacturing line. You will operate a forklift, read and follow manufacturing instructions, perform quality checks, and maintain records while working in a climate controlled environment.

Successful candidates read and understand detailed documentation, lift 20–50 lbs daily, and stay focused during repetitive tasks. This full‑time role offers benefits and a clear path within Valeo’s global team.