Sit- Down Forklift Operator

Givens Talent; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k)

Paid Time Off

Weekly Pay

Job summary

Givens in Chesapeake, VA is hiring a sit-down forklift operator to join our warehouse team. This full-time role requires operating a sit-down forklift to move materials, load/unload 53' trailers, and maintain safety.

You will use RF scanners, meet daily productivity goals, and uphold OSHA practices. A forklift certification and ability to lift up to 50 pounds are preferred, with weekly pay and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 2-7 years of previous sit‑down forklift experience required.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Forklift certification or ability to become certified.
• Experience using RF scanners preferred.
• Basic math and reading skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as needed.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a sit‑down forklift to load, unload, and move materials throughout the warehouse.
• Load and unload 53' trailers, flatbeds, and shipping containers.
• Receive inbound shipments and stage outbound freight.
• Use RF scanners to accurately receive, locate, and pick inventory.
• Pull orders for shipment and prepare freight for delivery.
• Shrink wrap and secure pallets for shipping.
• Inspect freight for damage and report shortages or discrepancies.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow all company policies and OSHA safety procedures.
• Meet daily productivity and on-time shipping goals.
• Perform other warehouse duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

RF scanners

Forklift

Job description

Sit-Down Forklift Operator

Chesapeake, VA

Pay: $16.00- $16.80

Full-Time

Givens is driven to deliver for both our customers and employees. We’re growing and looking for dependable, safety-focused forklift operators to join our warehouse team. If you have experience operating a sit‑down forklift and enjoy working in a fast-paced warehouse environment, we’d like to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a sit‑down forklift to load, unload, and move materials throughout the warehouse
• Load and unload 53' trailers, flatbeds, and shipping containers
• Receive inbound shipments and stage outbound freight
• Use RF scanners to accurately receive, locate, and pick inventory
• Pull orders for shipment and prepare freight for delivery
• Shrink wrap and secure pallets for shipping
• Inspect freight for damage and report shortages or discrepancies
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Follow all company policies and OSHA safety procedures
• Meet daily productivity and on-time shipping goals
• Perform other warehouse duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 2-7 years of previous sit‑down forklift experience required
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Forklift certification or ability to become certified
• Experience using RF scanners preferredBasic math and reading skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as needed

Benefits

• Established company serving customers since 1957
• Stable, growing organization
• Opportunity for advancement
• Safety‑focused work environment
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k) available
• Paid Time Off
• Weekly Pay