Forklift Operator

Our client, Manufacturing is seeking a Fork Lift Operator to join their team. As a Fork Lift Operator, you will be part of the Production team supporting core and material flow operations. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, the ability to follow schedules and work instructions accurately, and the drive to keep materials moving safely and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Job Title: Fork Lift Operator

Location: Stanley, VA

Pay Range: 23/h

Shift: Monday to Thursday 3:00 pm to 1:30 am

• Operate a forklift safely in populated and tight areas, maneuvering to pick up, move, place, stack, and return materials to bins.
• Read and interpret schedules/tickets to pull the correct materials from stock versus profile-required items, ensuring the right components reach the right lines.
• Coordinate material flow to and from core saw, layup lines, routers, and related production areas, including verifying core strips required for 7/0 and 8/0 doors.
• Take core to layup lines and direct core that requires cutting to the core saw and core requiring profiling to the routers; confirm correct materials are brought to the lines.
• Maintain accuracy by verifying correct materials, managing leftover stock/components, and communicating clearly with upstream and downstream departments.

• Advanced knowledge of reading/interpreting schedules and distinguishing what can be pulled from stock versus profile-required materials.
• Advanced knowledge of SKUs, material cut requirements, and coordinating material flow to/off routers, core saw, and layup lines.
• Forklift knowledge and safety procedures, including safe operation in tight spaces and adherence to plant safety expectations.
• Ability to use measuring tape (to 16th) and understand core types and core requirements.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with frequent forklift use, high concentration, and consistent attention to detail.

• Opportunity to build hands-on forklift and production material handling skills in a structured workflow.
• Training provided: you will train for approximately 2 weeks in general production areas before starting to drive forklifts.
• Clear expectations and schedule-driven work that supports steady daily progress.
• Experience coordinating materials across multiple production steps while maintaining accuracy.
• Support through moderate supervision while you run from schedule and coordinate Hot Rush/Remake demands.

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)