Material Handler

Material Handler

TOPS Staffing is hiring a Material Handler for a manufacturing company located in Petersburg, VA. Shift and schedule: Daylight shift Monday to Friday, 7am to 3:30pm. OT is available pretty regularly. Pay: Starting at $19 per hour, while with TOPS Staffing (3 months). Once hired by client: Enter into a profit-sharing program, which averages paying out around $1,000 to $1,500 per month based on how busy the facility is.

Job Overview: Join a growing team helping to load and unload steel products in a brand-new facility. If you enjoy working with heavy equipment and have a knack for rigging and operating cranes and forklifts, this is your chance to get in on an exciting opportunity with room to grow.

Key Responsibilities:

• Unloading steel plates, beams, and pipes off flatbed trucks.
• Loading finished steel products onto trailers safely and efficiently.
• Operating a 33,000 lbs forklift and overhead crane with remote control or belly box.
• Rigging metal parts to ensure safe lifting and moving.
• Using blocking to secure loads when loading trucks.
• Moving around the warehouse consistently, climbing on and off flatbeds as needed.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1+ year of warehouse experience preferred.
• Experience with overhead crane operation and forklift handling.
• Ability to rig, bend, crawl, kneel, and climb regularly.
• Basic understanding of handling large steel materials.
• Strong physical stamina and safety awareness.

Physical and Work Environment: Standing for prolonged periods and walking in a large warehouse. Climbing on/off flatbeds with step ladders. Bending, crawling, and kneeling while rigging loads. Working around heavy, large-scale steel components. Constant movement and coordination with crane operations. Work environment is active, manual, and safety-focused.

Ready to take on a physical yet rewarding role in a fast-paced environment? Apply today to start your new career path!