Forklift Operator

Job Description

Job Description

NOW HIRING: FORKLIFT OPERATORS IN SANDSTON, VA!

Position: Forklift Operator
Pay: $16.00/hour + up to $300 biweekly attendance bonus
Shifts: 1st and 2nd Shifts Available
Employment Type: Direct Hire

Job Overview for Forklift Operators

The Lee Group is looking for experienced  Forklift Operators to join one of our valued manufacturing clients in Sandston, VA. This is a direct-hire opportunity for skilled forklift operators who are confident maneuvering equipment in tight spaces and understand the importance of keeping materials moving safely and efficiently in a fast-paced production environment.

As a Forklift Operator, you will play an important role in supporting production by safely transporting, staging, and positioning raw materials and finished products throughout the facility. This position requires an experienced operator who can work at the pace necessary to keep production running smoothly while maintaining a strong focus on safety and accuracy.

The ideal Forklift Operator has at least three years of sit-down forklift experience, excellent equipment-handling skills, and the ability to safely maneuver in tight and active production areas. Forklift certification is preferred. If you are an experienced, safety-conscious forklift operator who can keep up with the demands of a busy manufacturing operation, we encourage you to apply!

Job Responsibilities of Forklift Operators

• Safely operate a sit-down forklift to move raw materials and finished products throughout the manufacturing facility.
• Transport and stage materials in designated production, storage, and shipping areas.
• Supply production areas with materials efficiently to help prevent production delays.
• Maneuver a forklift safely and accurately in tight spaces and active production areas.
• Move, position, and store materials while helping prevent product damage and waste.
• Maintain an efficient work pace while following all established forklift and facility safety procedures.
• Monitor surroundings and maintain awareness of production equipment, materials, and personnel while operating a forklift.
• Assist with material handling and other production-related duties as needed.
• Maintain clean, organized, and hazard-free work areas.
• Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Perform other production and material-handling duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications  of Forklift Operators

• Minimum of 2-3 years of sit-down forklift experience required.
• Forklift certification preferred.
• Must be highly skilled and confident operating a sit-down forklift in tight spaces and active production areas.
• Ability to maneuver materials safely, accurately, and efficiently around production equipment, materials, and personnel.
• Ability to work at the pace required to keep materials moving and prevent production delays while maintaining safe operating practices.
• Strong safety awareness and ability to follow established forklift and facility procedures.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and time-management skills.
• Bilingual Spanish/English skills are preferred but not required.
• Ability to adapt to changing production needs and work assignments.
• Must be reliable, safety-conscious, and able to maintain accuracy while working efficiently.
• Flexibility to work assigned shifts, overtime, and Saturdays as required.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements of Forklift Operators

• Must be able to safely operate a sit-down forklift for extended periods.
• Must be comfortable maneuvering equipment in tight spaces and around production machinery, materials, and personnel.
• Must be able to frequently lift, position, and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Work may require standing, walking, bending, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, or balancing.
• Must be comfortable working around production machinery, moving equipment, and other typical manufacturing hazards.
• Must be able to work in a minimally climate-controlled manufacturing environment where temperatures may become hot.
• The manufacturing environment may have elevated noise levels.
• Must be able to wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Must be able to work safely and maintain awareness of surroundings throughout the shift.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Shift Details

1st and 2nd shifts are available:

1st Shift: Monday - Friday, 7:00AM - 3:30PM

2nd Shift: Monday - Friday, 4:00PM - 12:30AM

Candidates should have flexibility to work overtime and Saturdays when required based on production needs.

About The Lee Group

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.