Lead Forklift Operator - Evening Shift, Team Leader

DART WAREHOUSE CORPORATION; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k)

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Disability and Life Insurance

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

DART WAREHOUSE CORPORATION is seeking a Lead Forklift Operator to lead a warehouse team, ensure safe and efficient loading/unloading, and improve productivity and customer service.

You will supervise, train, and support operators, maintain security, and help manage scheduling and shift coverage. The role requires forklift certification and a willingness to work 3:00pm–11:30pm, Monday–Friday, with potential extended hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1-3 years warehouse/inventory experience required.
• Experience managing people/budgets required.
• 2+ years supervising warehouse/inventory staff preferred.
• Computer and database applications skills required.
• Familiarity with inventory management systems.
• Ability to operate a lift truck.
• Forklift certification required upon commencement of work.
• Must be able to lift and/or pull 50 lbs.
• Ability and availability to work irregular or extended hours including weekends and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Act as team lead when supervisor is absent, answering questions and troubleshooting.
• Maintain a clean, professional, and safe working environment.
• Direct and coordinate activities of warehouse operators in loading/unloading trucks.
• Assist operators to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Help maintain warehouse security.
• Assist in training new and current operators.

Skills

People management

Budget management

Supervisory experience

Computer skills

Inventory management systems

Lift truck operation

Forklift certification

Physical strength

Scheduling flexibility

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Inventory software

Database applications

Job description

DART WAREHOUSE CORPORATION is seeking a Lead Forklift Operator to lead a warehouse team, ensure safe and efficient loading/unloading, and improve productivity and customer service.

You will supervise, train, and support operators, maintain security, and help manage scheduling and shift coverage. The role requires forklift certification and a willingness to work 3:00pm–11:30pm, Monday–Friday, with potential extended hours.