Forklift Operator

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$20.50/hr

2nd Shift Wednesday 1200am – 600am;
Thursday – Saturday 600pm – 600am

Salem, VA 24153

• Move sorted pallet stacks to the appropriate staging area using Relogistics forklift equipment
• Operate forklifts with extreme care, adhering to company safety procedures at all times
• Hand‑sorting wooden pallets when required
• Repair wooden pallets using a nail gun when required
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment

• High School Diploma or GED
• Forklift certification preferred
• 1‑3 years of forklift experience
• Previous experience in a warehouse, logistics, lumber, carpentry, welding, roofing, or construction strongly preferred
• Willingness to work in a labor‑intensive environment
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Willingness to work overtime as needed

• Competitive Pay
• Holiday Pay
• Referral Bonuses
• Long‑Term Career Advancement
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, AD&D, and Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability insurance for eligible full‑time employees
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Great team environment

• Ability to work in extreme conditions, including heat, cold, and air particulate
• Repetitive body position adjustments to bend, stoop, walk, turn, pivot, and sit in a forklift for entire shifts of varying lengths
• Noise level dependent on location
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) required (eye protection, ear protection mandatory at several locations, safety shoes)
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, and color vision
• May be required to lift pallets by hand, each weighing between 50 lbs. and 75 lbs.

Relogistics is an equal opportunity employer.