NOW HIRING - FORKLIFT OPERATORS IN SUFFOLK, VA! FORKLIFT OPERATORSPay: $17.00 hour Shift: Multiple Shifts AvailableBenefits: Weekly Pay, Medical/Vision/Dental/ The Lee Group is seeking a detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Forklift Operator for our client in Suffolk, VA. As a Forklift Operator, you will play a crucial role in the efficient movement and storage of materials and products throughout the facility. Your primary responsibility will be to operate a forklift to load, unload, and transport materials, ensuring safe and accurate handling. Responsibilities of a Forklift Operator:
- Safely operate a forklift to move materials, finished products, and supplies within the coffee plant premises.
- Load and unload trucks, containers, and pallets using the forklift, ensuring proper weight distribution and secure stacking.
- Transport materials to designated areas, following instructions and layout plans provided.
- Organize and store materials in designated areas, maintaining proper inventory counts and organization.
- Conduct pre-operational checks on the forklift to ensure it is in good working condition before each use.
Requirements of a Forklift Operator:
- High school diploma or equivalent qualification.
- Proven experience as a forklift operator in a warehouse or manufacturing environment, preferably in the food or beverage industry.
- Strong knowledge of forklift operation and safety procedures.
- Excellent hand-eye coordination and spatial awareness.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as work orders, safety guidelines, and inventory records.
- Physical stamina and ability to lift heavy objects and perform repetitive tasks.
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Effective communication skills and ability to work well in a team environment.
The Lee Group is driven by our purpose and passion - Aligning talent, Growing Businesses and Changing Lives! And that's what the right job can mean for a family and what the right employees can mean for a business. We get up every day and come to work for 1 reason: Putting the right people, in the right seats. We are guided by our Core Values: We are purpose driven to change people's lives. We are approachable and genuine, with a great sense of fun. We are authentic straight shooters, unafraid of the truth. We get it, our business and our customers. We get it right! Work with us and we will put over 50 years of experience to work for you!! The Lee Group is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer regardless of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious beliefs, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.