$27.5 per hour
Forklift Operator - Henrico - Richmond At Job&Talent, we are recruiting for a Forklift Operator to work with ID Logistics in Richmond. This role is essential for maintaining efficient warehouse operations, ensuring that…
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Forklift Operator jobs in Richmond, VA
Forklift operators move pallets and heavy loads through warehouses and yards, loading trailers, stocking racks, and following strict safety rules around people and product.
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$16–$29/hr
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$45k
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attendance record. Be able to work variable hours, including weekends, holidays, and overtime. Be able to lift 50lbs. Ability to operate an electric lift, hand truck, and pallet jack is preferred but not required. Compet…
$16 - $30 per hour
Mover / Professional Mover Compensation: Competitive hourly pay rate, tips, and bonus! College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving is looking to hire Movers! Get paid to stay fit, build your resume and work side-by-side with p…
$23.5 per hour
Warehouse Associate - Henrico VA - Richmond At Job&Talent, we are recruiting for a Warehouse Associate to work with a leading logistics company in Richmond. Shift Patterns ~ Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun 18:00-04:30 (30 min lunch)…
$21 per hour
Supply Chain. In a global business like ours, the opportunities are endless. So, join us. Work with us. Grow with us. Position: Forklift Operator Shift: Weekend swing Days and Hours: Friday/Saturday 6a-430p AND Sunday/Mo…
Your certification and safety record are highly valued! We are urgently seeking sit down forklift operators for immediate placement in high-capacity distribution centers. This crucial role requires precision, expertise,…
$68.6k - $109.76k
purchase requisitions and initiating purchase orders in the system, aligning them with customer requirements (based on ERP and standard operation procedures) and as per the release strategy and table of authorities. Moni…
$12.21 - $23.17 per hour
Shift Monday - Friday - 1st Shift (Day) Seasonal Forklift Operator The Seasonal Forklift Operator is primarily responsible for safely operating basic powered material handling equipment (excluding the Order Picker, Turre…
$21.42 per hour
month) At The LEGO Group, we are seeking a Production Equipment Operator to operate, monitor, and adjust automated production... ...supporting product quality and production performance and is not a forklift or material…
functions. Schedule: 10am-7pm (Sun), 4pm-1am (Mon-Thurs) Essential Tasks and Responsibilities; include, but not limited to: ~ Operating a forklift and related equipment to load and unload trucks and move material within…
$18 per hour
volume manual loading and unloading of freight, goods, and containerized cargo from various vehicles with efficiency and precision. - Operate essential manual and powered material handling equipment, specifically pallet…
J and M Infrastructure is a Civil-Site & Utilities Contractor, who excels in Civil Construction and Site Development Contracting, with an emphasis on Utilities and Excavation. We assist with new construction projects by…
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What forklift operators earn in Richmond
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $16–$20 | $33k–$42k |
| Mid level | $19–$24 | $40k–$50k |
| Senior | $23–$29 | $48k–$61k |
Adjusted for the Richmond market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Sit-down and stand-up forkliftsOSHA safety complianceLoad balancingRF scanningTrailer loadingEquipment inspectionSpatial awarenessReliability
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
What forklift types are you certified on, and which have you run the most?
Be specific: sit-down counterbalance, reach truck, order picker, clamp. Hours on each type tell them more than the certification alone.
Walk me through your daily equipment inspection.
List the real checklist: forks, hydraulics, tires, horn, brakes, battery or propane. A fluent answer signals the habit is genuine.
How do you operate safely in aisles shared with pedestrians?
Mention horn use at intersections, controlled speed, looking in the direction of travel, and stopping when someone is in the aisle. Safety rules, stated simply.
Tell me about a time you caught an unstable or overweight load. What did you do?
Show that you stopped, re-stacked or split the load, and flagged it rather than forcing the lift. Judgment is what they are hiring.
How do you load a trailer to keep weight balanced?
Talk about distributing heavy pallets low and evenly front to back, and following the load plan. It shows you think past your own forks.
What would you do if you clipped a rack or product?
Say you would report it immediately, every time. Companies fire for hidden damage, not for reported accidents.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For forklift operators specifically — generic advice costs you here
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List your OSHA forklift certification and the equipment classes it covers.
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Name each truck type you can run: reach, order picker, clamp, slip-sheet, or stand-up.
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Quantify an incident-free record in months or years; it is the strongest line on this resume.
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Include pallet volumes or trailers loaded per shift to show pace.
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Mention RF scanner and WMS experience, since most operator roles now require both.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Warehouse Associate
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Forklift Operator
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Equipment Lead
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Warehouse Supervisor
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