Sit-Down Forklift Operator — Growth & Weekly Pay

Givens Group; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k)

Paid Time Off

Weekly Pay

Job summary

Givens Talent in Chesapeake, VA is seeking a dependable Sit-Down Forklift Operator to join the warehouse team. Starting pay ranges from $16.00 to $16.80 per hour for a full-time role, with opportunities for growth in a safety-focused environment.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading, RF scanning, inventory handling, and maintaining a clean, organized workspace while meeting daily productivity and on-time shipping goals.

Qualifications

• 2-7 years 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.

Skills

Forklift experience

RF scanners

Math skills

Reading skills

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

RF scanners

Job description

Givens Talent in Chesapeake, VA is seeking a dependable Sit-Down Forklift Operator to join the warehouse team. Starting pay ranges from $16.00 to $16.80 per hour for a full-time role, with opportunities for growth in a safety-focused environment.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading, RF scanning, inventory handling, and maintaining a clean, organized workspace while meeting daily productivity and on-time shipping goals.