Forklift Driver

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Forklift Driver

Location: Altavista, VA

Job Type: Full-Time / Contract

Shift: Swing Shift | 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM (Monday – Friday)

Pay Rate: $16.55 / hour

About the Role

We are seeking a dependable Forklift Driver to join our warehouse and production support team on the Swing Shift in Altavista, VA. In this entry-level friendly role, you will operate powered industrial trucks to safely transport, stack, load, and stage materials, components, and finished goods across the facility.

What You’ll Do

• Safely drive and maneuver powered industrial trucks (electric, propane, gas, or diesel) equipped with forks, elevating platforms, or buckets to load, unload, and transport materials.
• Move pallets, raw materials, and finished inventory between receiving docks, storage racks, and active production lines.
• Perform daily pre-operational safety inspections on equipment (e.g., checking fluid levels, tire condition, controls, brakes, and safety lights) and log inspection records.
• Accurately place, stack, and retrieve materials in designated warehouse locations to maintain inventory organization.
• Adhere to all OSHA, plant safety, and traffic regulations to ensure a safe work environment for pedestrians and other equipment operators.

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 0–1 year of forklift or warehouse material-handling experience (candidates with transferable equipment operation experience or strong mechanical aptitude are encouraged to apply).
• High awareness of facility safety rules, pedestrian zones, and proper load-handling techniques.
• Strong work ethic, good attendance, and the ability to work consistently on the swing shift.
• Ability to understand verbal instructions and read standard warehouse labels, work orders, and safety signs.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to sit, drive, mount, and dismount a forklift repeatedly throughout an 8-hour shift.
• Ability to bend, stoop, and lift up to 40–50 lbs occasionally when manual handling is required.
• Comfort working in an active manufacturing and warehouse environment with varying temperatures.

ATR International is committed to delivering next-generation recruiting that enables businesses and communities to thrive. By bringing passion for excellence, trust, and inclusion to every interaction, we build deep connections with our clients, contractors, internal staff, and local markets to drive long-term mutual success.

Founded in 1988 as a two-person, Hispanic-owned company, ATR is now a widely renowned technical staffing and consulting leader. Our firm has grown to serve a range of companies—from startups to Fortune 500 organizations—while putting more than 35,000 people to work, totaling over 14 million working hours. And we support a plethora of industries, from IT, engineering, and finance to healthcare, insurance, and retail.

Our passion for inclusion is at the heart of our success. Our woman-led, minority-owned firm welcomes fresh perspectives, and our efforts have earned us WBENC Certification—the most prestigious national recognition for women-owned businesses in the U.S. Today, ATR remains one of the most diverse firms in the staffing industry.

Reach out to learn how we can support your staffing or job search needs, no matter your background.

Company Description

ATR International is committed to delivering next-generation recruiting that enables businesses and communities to thrive. By bringing passion for excellence, trust, and inclusion to every interaction, we build deep connections with our clients, contractors, internal staff, and local markets to drive long-term mutual success.\n\nFounded in 1988 as a two-person, Hispanic-owned company, ATR is now a widely renowned technical staffing and consulting leader. Our firm has grown to serve a range of companies—from startups to Fortune 500 organizations—while putting more than 35,000 people to work, totaling over 14 million working hours. And we support a plethora of industries, from IT, engineering, and finance to healthcare, insurance, and retail.\n\nOur passion for inclusion is at the heart of our success. Our woman-led, minority-owned firm welcomes fresh perspectives, and our efforts have earned us WBENC Certification—the most prestigious national recognition for women-owned businesses in the U.S. Today, ATR remains one of the most diverse firms in the staffing industry.\n\nReach out to learn how we can support your staffing or job search needs, no matter your background.