FORKLIFT OPERATOR / WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE

The Wes Stewart Corporation; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Wes Stewart Corporation is seeking an experienced Forklift Operator to join a fast-paced warehouse team. This role requires handling large, bulky freight and maintaining accuracy in documenting and locating shipments.

Strong safety awareness and teamwork are essential. Responsibilities include supporting operations during peak season with extended hours, paying close attention to detail and proper freight placement to ensure efficient storage and retrieval.

Qualifications

• Experience handling large, oversized, or irregular freight.
• Ability to safely operate with obstructed or limited visibility.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Dependable, organized, and safety-conscious.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Skills

Experience handling large, oversized,或

Operate safely with obstructed vision

Attention to detail

Team player

Safety-conscious

Education

High school diploma

Job description

• Job Category Forklift Operator / Warehouse
• Employee Type Full Time
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Description

FORKLIFT OPERATOR

We are seeking an experienced Forklift Operator to join our fast-paced warehouse team.

This position requires someone who is highly skilled in handling large, bulky freight, including loads that may create partially or fully obstructed visibility while operating equipment. Experience in the moving and storage industry is a strong plus, particularly experience handling household goods, storage vaults, large furniture, and oversized freight.

Our #1 operational priority is accuracy. The right candidate must understand the importance of properly identifying, documenting, placing, and locating freight. Every shipment must be accounted for and stored in the correct location. Attention to detail is critical.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience handling large, oversized, or irregular freight
• Moving and storage forklift experience is a plus
• Ability to safely operate with obstructed or limited visibility
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to properly document, track, and locate freight
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-energy warehouse environment
• Dependable, organized, and safety-conscious
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Schedule / Peak Season Expectations:

This position may require extended hours during peak moving season, including early mornings, late afternoons, and occasional overtime depending on workload. Candidates should be flexible and prepared for increased hours during our busiest months.

Benefits Include:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays

We are looking for someone who takes pride in doing the job correctly the first time and understands that accurate freight handling is essential to successful warehouse operations.