Heavy Capacity Forklift Operator- Rigging Experience

Givens Talent; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Givens Talent in Chesapeake, VA is seeking a Heavy Capacity Forklift Operator with rigging experience. The role involves securing freight to flat racks and containers, moving heavy objects outdoors, and maintaining clean work areas while following directions either independently or in a team.

The position offers full-time hours in a yard environment with compensation based on experience and potential OT opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have 3 years of experience with heavy capacity forklift.
• Rigging experience preferred.
• Experience moving heavy objects in outdoor warehouse yards.

Responsibilities

• Securing freight to flat racks and in open top containers.
• Utilizing industrial heavy capacity forklifts to accomplish tasks.
• Cleaning out/off containers and work areas.
• Follow directions, work independently or in a team.
• Careful handling of customer freight.

Skills

Heavy capacity forklift

Rigging experience

Outdoor/warehouse yard

Job description

Position: Heavy Capacity Forklift Operator- Rigging Experience

Location: Chesapeake, VA

Job Id: 261

# of Openings: 2

Heavy Capacity Forklift Operator- Rigging Experience

Chesapeake, VA

Full Time $18.00 - $21.00 based on experience w/OT

Givens is Driven to Deliver- both for our customers and our employees. Since 1957 we have provided our customers a single source solution for warehouse, distribution, transportation, packing and crating and air freight services. We have been growing significantly over the last few years and continue to grow at a rapid pace.

We are looking for a Yard Laborer/ Forklift Operator for our Packing and Crating division. Must have the ability to operate heavy capacity forklifts and have rigging experience. If you have this experience, we would like to meet you!

Responsibilities

• Securing of freight to flat racks and in open top containers.
• Utilizing Industrial heavy capacity forklifts to accomplish tasks.
• Cleaning out/off containers and work areas.
• Must be able to follow direction, work independently or work in a team.
• Careful handling of customer freight.

Requirements

• Must have 3 years of experience with heavy capacity forklift.
• Rigging experience preferred.
• Experience moving heavy objects.
• Working outside in warehouse yard securing freight to ocean equipment containers (open top/flat rack) for export.
• Unloading import freight from ocean equipment containers.
• Use of chains/binders, strapping material, tape measures, power tools (nail guns/saws).
• Careful handling of freight.
• Able to withstand outside conditions during the seasons.

Benefits

Opportunity for growth. Competitive compensation depending on experience.