Warehouse Clamp & Forklift Operator | 1st Shift

Warehouse Forklift / Clamp Operator

Pay Range: $20+ per hour (based on experience)
Plus Benefits

Job Description

Tidewater Staffing is seeking experienced Forklift and Clamp Operators for a terminal warehouse in the Portsmouth area. This is a full-time, first-shift opportunity working with forest products in a fast-paced warehouse and distribution environment.

Qualified candidates must have recent experience operating Hyster 80 and/or Hyster 120 forklifts with clamp attachments. Experience should be clearly reflected on your resume.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate Hyster 80 and Hyster 120 forklifts equipped with clamp attachments.
• Load and unload forest products, including lumber and paper rolls.
• Safely load and unload containers, railcars, dry vans, and flatbed trailers.
• Transport, stage, and organize materials throughout the warehouse and yard.
• Inspect equipment before each shift and report maintenance concerns.
• Follow all warehouse safety procedures and operating standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Perform additional warehouse duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Previous experience operating clamp trucks and forklifts in a warehouse, terminal, port, or distribution environment.
• Experience handling lumber, paper rolls, or other forest products preferred.
• Ability to safely load and unload containers, railcars, dry vans, and flatbeds.
• Experience operating Hyster 80 and/or Hyster 120 equipment preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Reliable transportation and dependable attendance.
• Ability to work overtime when required.

Schedule

• Monday through Friday
• 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
• Overtime as needed

Since 1992, Tidewater Staffing, Inc. (TSI) has been providing unrivaled workforce solutions for our clients in the ship repair, warehousing, and light industrial/manufacturing industries. Through the years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to solving staffing challenges efficiently, economically, and with integrity by embodying our mission statement: “Put people to work. Do the right thing every day.”