Heavy Capacity Forklift Operator (35K) – Rigging Experience

Givens Talent; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 19,889 - 28,326; Full time

Job summary

A local staffing firm seeks a Yard Laborer/Forklift Operator in Chesapeake, Virginia. The role involves operating 35k forklifts, securing freight to containers, and maintaining work areas. Candidates must have experience with heavy lifting, rigging, and operating power tools. Competitive pay starts at $17.50 per hour. This position is suitable for those who can work outdoors in various weather conditions and offers opportunities for growth in a small business environment.

Qualifications

• Must have experience operating 35k forklifts.
• Experience in rigging and moving heavy objects is required.
• Ability to work outside in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Secure freight to flat racks and in open top containers.
• Utilize industrial forklifts for freight handling.
• Maintain cleanliness of containers and work areas.
• Follow direction and work independently or in teams.
• Handle customer freight carefully.

Skills

Forklift operation

Rigging experience

Heavy object handling

Use of power tools

Tools

Industrial 35k forklifts

Chains/binders

Strapping material

Tape measures

Nail guns

Saws

Job description

We are looking for a Yard Laborer/Forklift Operator for our Packing and Crating division. Must have the ability to operate 35k forklifts and have rigging experience. If you have this experience, we would like to meet you!

Responsibilities

• Securing freight to flat racks and in open top containers.
• Utilizing Industrial 35k 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

• 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

This position is within a small business environment with opportunity for growth. Competitive compensation depending on experience. Pay starts at $17.50 per hour.