Forklift Operator

Quad-C Management - Winchester, VA

Full-time

Winchester, VA

Management of Companies and Enterprises

About the position

Quad in Winchester is seeking full-time Warehouse Material Handlers (Forklift Drivers) to grow with us! In this role, candidates will be responsible for inventory control on the production floor, ensuring that materials are brought efficiently and accurately to machines to keep production downtime to a minimum. The ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of experience in warehousing or shipping, with 75% or more of their time spent operating a forklift. This position requires a strong focus on safety, quality, and effective communication with team members. The essential duties include moving products and skids using hand jacks, motorized lifts, or forklifts, servicing press and finishing machines, and maintaining accurate inventory records using onboard PCs and RF barcoding systems. Candidates will also be responsible for loading and unloading finished products and materials from semi-trailers and auto-wrappers, complying with all safety and work regulations, and following clean-up and housekeeping procedures. This position involves working 12-hour shifts that rotate from days to nights every four months, with shifts running from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. or 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Candidates should be prepared to work 3 to 4 days a week, including weekends and holidays, with the possibility of overtime, although it is not guaranteed.

Responsibilities

• Move product/skids with a hand jack, motorized Raymond (Big Joe) lift, or Forklift (training provided).
• Service press and finishing machines to move product throughout the plant.
• Maintain accurate inventory of products using an onboard PC and RF bar coding system.
• Load and unload finished products and materials from semi-trailers and auto-wrapper using a forklift.
• Comply with all quality, safety, and work rules and regulations.
• Effectively communicate with team members.
• Follow all clean-up and housekeeping procedures.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Strong computer skills preferred.
• Prior forklift experience where 75% or more of your day is spent on a forklift.
• Experience in factory, manufacturing, warehousing, shipping, or other mechanical or handwork roles is preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow both written and verbal instructions.
• Good math skills.
• Ability to use repetitive hand/wrist movement.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize job needs.
• Ability to be a team player in a fast-paced, detail-oriented production environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in printing, finishing (bindery), or warehouse operations.