1st shift Forklift Operator

Abacus Corporation

Chester, VA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Data Warehousing, Debugging Skills, Forklift, Inventory Management, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Loading/Unloading, Organizational Skills, Pallet Jack, Physical Demands, Safety Compliance, Shipping/Receiving, Warehousing
LOCATION
Chester, VA
POSTED
2 days ago

Abacus Corporation is a family-owned staffing leader with 80+ years of experience, providing modern workforce solutions nationwide. With a supportive culture and over 25,000 employees, we offer long-term jobs, competitive pay, benefits, and real growth opportunities.

 

Summary

We are seeking an experienced Forklift Operator for a temporary-to-hire position in Chester, VA. The successful candidate will specialize in operating forklifts equipped with clamp and barrel attachments to safely move, stack, and stage specialized inventory.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Attachment Operation: Safely operate sit-down or stand-up forklifts using specialized roll clamps and barrel/drum clamps.
  • Material Handling: Load, unload, move, and stack cylindrical, fragile, or heavy non-palletized materials.
  • Inventory Control: Verify product labels, match inventory to shipping manifests, and log data into the warehouse management system.
  • Safety Compliance: Perform daily pre-operation equipment inspections, report defects, and maintain a clean, organized workspace.

 

Job Requirements

  • Experience: Minimum of 2 years of forklift operation experience is strictly required.
  • Specialized Skillset: Proven hands-on experience utilizing clamp and barrel attachments is mandatory.
  • Location: Ability to reliably commute to our facility located in Chester, VA.
  • Physical Demands: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, sit or stand for extended periods, and work in varied warehouse temperatures.

 

Position Details

  • Job Type: Temporary-to-Hire
  • Location: Chester, VA
  • Schedule: Full-time Monday - Friday (Saturday overtime when needed)

 

About the Company

A

Abacus Corporation