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Forklift Operator - Salem, VA

  2026-03-09     National Guard Employment Network     Roanoke,VA  
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Forklift Operator
Location Salem, Virginia

Operate an industrial forklift to perform material handling assignments. Identify and transport material to and from storage areas and loading dock. Operate forklift/high-lift in order to lower stock to ground level pick-level slots from higher level reserve slots during night shift & day shift, and to put received stock in higher level storage slots during the day shift using safe operating practices.

The pay for the position:$25.00 - $27.00
The starting pay rate is: 25.00 per hour

Schedule: Sunday - Thursday, 5pm until finish

  • Paid Training AND Paid Overtime

BENEFITS START DAY ONE: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) Plan, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) life insurance and paid parental leave.

Main Ingredients of the Job
  • Transports pallet loads of product from the dock to the correct warehouse slot using powered industrial equipment and ensures all pallets are secure in designated slots to avoid damage or injury when the product is selected.
  • Replenishes pick slots with products from reserve slots to maintain inventory levels for night shift selection.
  • Performs operations and safety checks, including battery, brakes, lift controls, and fire extinguisher.
  • Records all product, equipment, and warehouse damage.
  • Maintains the cleanliness of aisles by removing any debris from the floor and racks.

What you bring to the table
  • High School diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Related Experience: Job-related certification for Material Handling Equipment; Prior Selector and/or Forklift experience is preferred.
  • Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Able to read and write legibly; basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide); must be able to understand Voxware commands.


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