What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift /Material Handler position at PrideStaff?
We are hiring for a Forklift Operator on behalf of our client, a leading technology logistics and distribution company. This full-time position requires a safety-conscious individual to handle the movement of sensitive electronic equipment and components within a high-tech warehouse environment.
Location: Sterling, VA
Compensation: $25.00/hr
Schedule: Mon-Fri, 7:30am-4:30pm
Status: Temporary; June 8th- Mid August
Responsibilities
- Safely operate forklifts (such as stand-up, sit-down, or reach trucks) and pallet jacks to load, unload, and move pallets.
- Verify incoming shipments against manifests and purchase orders to check for correct counts and visible box damage.
- Participate in handling materials, to include packing and forming the pallets.
- Stack and organize materials efficiently in designated warehouse racks and staging zones.
- Conduct daily equipment inspections to ensure forklifts are safe and functional before operation.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and secure workspace to prevent product damage and workplace hazards.
Qualifications
- Valid forklift operator certification is preferred
- Minimum of 1–2 years of experience operating a forklift in a warehouse or distribution center.
- High attention to detail and careful handling skills to manage sensitive, high-value tech inventory safely.
- Basic computer literacy and comfort using digital inventory tracking systems or warehouse software.
- Physical capability to stand, walk, bend, and safely lift materials up to 50 lbs as needed.
- Reliable transportation and a strong, punctual work ethic.
Our mission:
Consistently provide client experiences focused on what they value most.
At PrideStaff, it’s all about you. Whether you’re an entry-level worker or a senior executive, an HR Manager or a front line supervisor, our goal is to understand what matters to you – your goals, your priorities, your success. Our locally-owned offices seek to understand your needs and track results, measure feedback, and keep it personal. Everything we do is designed to serve you better, and our ten years of being recognized as among the top 1% in the industry tell us we are doing something right!
Consistently provide client experiences focused on what they value most.
At PrideStaff, it’s all about you. Whether you’re an entry-level worker or a senior executive, an HR Manager or a front line supervisor, our goal is to understand what matters to you – your goals, your priorities, your success. Our locally-owned offices seek to understand your needs and track results, measure feedback, and keep it personal. Everything we do is designed to serve you better, and our ten years of being recognized as among the top 1% in the industry tell us we are doing something right!
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