Yard Laborer

Full Time - $17.50

Givens is Driven to Deliver for both our customers and our employees. Since 1957 we have provided our customers a single source solution for warehouse, distribution, transportation, packing and crating, and air freight services. We have been growing significantly over the last few years and continue to grow at a rapid pace.

Chesapeake, VA

Yard Laborer

Full Time - $17.50

We are looking for a Yard Laborer/Forklift Operator for our Packing and Crating division. You must have forklift experience driving a 30k to 36k forklift as well as rigging or securing freight experience. If you have this experience, we would like to meet you!

• Securing freight to flat racks and open‑top containers. Training is provided.
• Utilizing industrial forklifts to accomplish tasks.
• Cleaning out/off containers and work areas.
• Must be able to follow direction, work independently, or work in a team.
• Careful handling of customer freight.

• Experience moving heavy objects.
• Working outside in a warehouse yard, securing freight to ocean equipment containers (open‑top/flat‑rack) for export.
• Unloading import freight from ocean equipment containers.
• Use of chains/binders, strapping material, tape measures, and power tools (nail guns, saws).
• Attention to detail.
• Able to withstand outside conditions during the seasons.
• Careful handling of freight.

• Health insurance
• PTO
• Holiday Pay